Senior Production Editor, Digital (Freelancer )

Job TitleIn this role, you will: Degree holder in Journalism or related discipline with a minimum 5 years of digital editing experience in EnglishSolid news judgementAbility to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasksKnowledge of China and wider Asia news an advantage, as well as knowledge of global affairsBe a team player and able to work well with different parties under deadline pressurePossess a versatile mind and excellent communication skillsUnderstand best practices for SEOExperience with and understanding of best practices for Facebook, X, Instagram and other social mediaExperience using Google Analytics and similar toolsExcellent written and spoken EnglishSkills and Experience that will lead to success: Curate the South China Morning Post's homepages across three key markets - International, Asia and Hong KongRewrite headlines quickly, accurately and with flair. Adhere to SCMP styleSend breaking news, exclusive alerts and newsletters to readersWrite and send news alerts to readers for all other desksPost on various social media platforms such as Facebook, X and Instagram, including during breaking news eventsManage digital news content flow with well-honed instincts for audience appetitesProduce Lunar newsletter for SCMP readers, focusing on news about women and gender in AsiaUse data and analytics to make informed content decisionsMonitor content quality, and edit as requiredSchedule and target content to key markets via the SCMP digital product suiteIdentify and implement new content initiatives and platformsUse video, interactive and podcast content to enhance content packagesAssist in the production of the online version of SCMP's Leaders and My Take, as well as the daily cartoon from the paperWorking Time: