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  • Company

    CMG​

  • Location

    Beijing, China​

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Salary Range

    Negotiable

  • Number to Recruit

    1

  • Job Reference Code

    J2200658

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International Newsdesk Editor

CMG
Beijing, China

About Company:

China Media Group, formally established on April 19, 2018, is one of the largest media conglomerates in the world. It was created through the merger of China Central Television (incorporating China Global Television Network), China National Radio, and China Radio International.
CMG operates a vast broadcasting network, comprising: 47 television channels, of which seven international channels offer content in six languages to 162 countries and regions across the globe; 17 radio frequency bands targeting a Chinese audience and radio programming in 44 foreign languages targeting a global audience; three major news websites, a diverse array of mobile apps, and social media accounts on platforms based both inside and outside China; 20 newspapers and periodicals with nationwide circulation; a global reporting network of 72 bureaus in 62 countries and regions, with regional production centers in Washington DC, US, London, U.K. and Nairobi, Kenya; and an international news agency providing video news services to more than 3,000 media organizations worldwide.
Based on its rich, high-quality news content resources, CMG has built the world’s largest audio-visual archive, containing almost three million hours of material. It produces around 900 hours of TV programs and 4,400 hours of radio and online audio content on a daily basis. CCTV News, the prime-time evening show that is popular across China, attracts an average audience of 120 million. Among CMG’s special productions is the annual Spring Festival Gala, a visual spectacular that in 2019 was watched by 1.1 billion people in China and overseas, of whom 527 million accessed it online.
CMG has laid out the ground-breaking strategic plan of “5G+4K/8K+AI” and assembled the first state-level 5G new media platform. It has pioneered the production and broadcasting techniques in the 8K format. It also established China’s first 4K resolution satellite channel.
CMG has entered into comprehensive cooperation agreements with more than 100 overseas media institutions, establishing varied and broad partnerships in news content sharing, programme co-production, personnel visits, and broadcasting technology exchanges.


Job Profile:

Maintain a keen focus on and awareness of global news events with a focus on Asia and the Middle East. Dispatch correspondents and camera crews to the scene of global news events. Present timely and creative ideas for news coverage. Work with correspondents on story development and help with field production as needed. Work with a strong team of daily and planning editors collaborating on finding original story content. Possess a clear understanding of TV and digital news production including editorial, logistical and operational techniques.


Job Details:

Responsibilities:

-Communicate clearly with director, planning and desk editors on coverage plans
-Handle logistics for correspondents, including, but not limited to travel, accreditation and visas
-Constantly track correspondent assignments, shooting and delivery schedules
-Develop and maintain a close familiarity with issues and personalities influencing news events in the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and beyond.
-Planning both short and long-term coverage on a global scale
-Must be capable of efficiently handling multiple breaking news stories in a fast-paced network newsroom environment
-Easily adapt to other duties and responsibilities required by the Director of Newsgathering


Qualifications:

-College degree in mass communications or journalism preferred
-Must have at least 3+ years network or major market newsgathering and planning experience
-Strong organizational skills required
-Excellent oral and written communication skills required
-Should have a working knowledge of the issues, lifestyles and culture that are unique to China
-Possess an understanding of and appreciation for a multi-national, multi-cultural work environment
-Must be able to work weekends and evenings


Benefit:

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