Hello, Soompiers! We are currently looking for a contract assistant editor with a deep familiarity with Chinese and Korean television entertainment, and news writers with a deep familiarity with Korean entertainment. If you are interested in the position, please read below!
Soompi Contract Assistant Editor (Chinese Content)
As the Soompi contract assistant editor, you will work 24 to 30 hours a week on a fixed schedule of your devising. You may report to our office in Seoul or in San Francisco, or work from home with regular video conference calls. Duties will include writing and editing articles. The period is three months, with possibility of extension, and the position is paid.
Requirements:
Passionate about Chinese, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong dramas and entertainment
Familiar with Korean dramas and entertainment
In-depth knowledge of which Chinese dramas, entertainment, and celebrities are considered popular
Strong command of English grammar
Strong communication skills
Organized, proactive, and dedicated
Chinese reading ability is preferred, but not necessary
If you are reporting to our office in Seoul, you must be able to work legally in Korea, meaning that you will need to possess a proper visa. F-4 (for people of Korean heritage) and H-1 (for people from Canada, Australia, France, New Zealand, and Japan) will suffice, and other visas may be an option. We cannot sponsor visas, and we do not provide housing or transportation expenses.
To apply, please send a resume, a cover letter, and a short creative piece about a recent Chinese drama that you liked. The piece can be short, but must demonstrate your personality and writing style. Please send all materials to jobs@soompi.com with [Contract Assistant Editor Application] as the subject line.
We will take applications as they arrive. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 5, 2016.
Soompi News Writer
As a Soompi news writer, you will be able to work from home under a flexible work schedule. The position is paid.
Requirements:
Fluent enough in Korean to be able to read and translate written material
Strong command of English grammar
Good knowledge of the Korean entertainment industry
Must be organized, proactive, and dedicated
To apply, all you need to do is send a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample of a translated Korean entertainment news article to jobs@soompi.com with [Soompi Writer] as the subject line. The translated writing sample should be of this article here. We will take applications as they arrive, and you can apply from anywhere in the world!
The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 5, 2016.
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