China Media

This will be the last post at this old location.

I’m happy to announce that China Media has found new digs, and it’s out in the open, free from the constraining and oppressive force that is the Great Firewall.

Please re-direct your bookmarks and links to: http://www.chinamedianews.net.

The site will now be updated much more frequently. If you have any information about media in China to share, or you have a job vacancy at your firm, please email the details to tips@chinamedianews.net.

See you in the new location!

This post is originally from Danwei:

China Economic Review is hiring for two full-time positions. We are a business magazine with offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Beijing. Read the magazine at www.chinaeconomicreview.com and our blog at www.chinaeconomicreview.com/editors

Full-time positions:

Beijing contributing editor

China Economic Review is seeking a journalist to open our Beijing bureau. Responsibilities include contributing to editorial planning, writing quality stories for print and online on deadline, proofreading and recruiting and managing a team of freelance journalists. The candidate should have native-level English, good knowledge of China business issues and proven ability to produce good journalism, and should be able to work independently. Chinese language skills are a plus. E-mail resume and clips to the Review’s editor, Tim Burroughs, at tim.burroughs@sinomedia.net

Shanghai-based reporter

China Economic Review is seeking a reporter for our Shanghai office. Responsibilities include generating story ideas and following up on leads, writing and researching stories for print and online and proofreading and copyediting. The candidate should be willing to learn quickly about new trends, industries and issues. Journalism experience is preferred but not required; knowledge of China’s business and economic environment is an advantage but not essential. Native-level English is necessary, and Chinese language skills are a plus. E-mail resume and clips to Tim Burroughs at tim.burroughs@sinomedia.net

He worked at CRI for 11 years, serenading listeners with “Ni hao are you?” and his host Yuan Yuan. Unfortunately their popular show, Joy FM, was cancelled by CRI brass a few months ago and replaced with a show which hasn’t yet found its legs.

Rick, however, remains in Beijing and I hear he is a regular reader of this website. As I was browsing through 21st Century a few days ago, I saw one of his music columns. It goes to show there is, indeed, life after CRI.

Congratulations, Rick.

Changes continue at China Central Television’s International Channel (CCTV 9), but this time leaders of the moribund station are shuffling senior newsroom managers. China Media has been told about the changes by many in the newsroom who have chosen to remain off-the-record.

Wang Xin, one of the brighest in the CCTV 9 newsroom, will move from overseeing China Today to the sports department in advance of next year’s Olympics. Current anchor Liu Xin will assume the responsibility for China Today, and maintain her role as a news anchor. The loser in the shuffle is the former sports department head, who will become an assistant to Wang Xin.

Another popular employee, Annie Fu, will be moving from the 2nd floor newsroom to the 8th floor Biz China team. Annie was passed over for a Biz China anchor position for Wei Sue Loke, but will take a full-time copy-editing position with the team as consolation. Annie has been told she’ll be given more freedom with the Biz China team, including conducting her own interviews.

She was hardworking, diligent, and popular among staff when she worked at CRI, and now it looks like she could be returning to the friendly confines of China Radio International.

Wang Shuo left CRI in 2005 to pursue a teaching job at a university in Haidian. She also did a short stint at Beijing Radio before taking an advanced translator’s course in California. She has since returned and is working part-time as a translator, and will be pursuing some form of work at CRI as well. No final decisions have been made, but Wang Shuo could perhaps end up in CRI Easy FM 91.5’s newsroom.

Wang Shuo is one of the nicest and smartest girls in the business, and we wish her every success.

First, my apologies for not updating this sooner. As many will have noticed, China Media, along with many other Blogsome blogs, are now behind the Great Firewall. I have been astonished by the number of readers of this site, and I intend on moving it to a different server and expanding it a bit.

In the meantime, I’ve learned that Ben Lam has been selected to host Lingnan Gallery on Guangzhou Television’s English channel. A decision has also apparently been made on a co-host for flagship program Discover Guangzhou, however the contractual details are still being worked out. The apparently good-looking guy is actually an overseas Chinese born in Vancouver. When it’s finalized, you’ll read it here first.

Congratulations to Ben.

This is a media site, and I intend to keep it that way.  Nonetheless, a good friend has asked me if I know anyone that would like to teach English once a week.  It would be for Siemens, and the class would consist of about 10 Siemens staff.  The pay is about 150 RMB/hr (negotiable) and I believe the class would only be 1 or 2 hours.  It’s not a huge commitment, but might help with extra cash for those who need it.  Anyone interested can email faypixy@gmail.com

This job ad was originally posted on Danwei:

With a biweekly audited circulation of nearly 100,000 copies, Ringier’s City Weekend is one of China’s largest private English entertainment magazines. Interns at City Weekend are given the opportunity to put their education and experience to practical publishing use. At the magazine, you’ll be exposed to how a fast paced free publication must maintain a paced, but potent creative rhythm. You’ll also take part in an innovative new process of producing hi value content through web publishing. We value interns who are web savvy, take initiative, are proactive in their work and operate well with others in a deadline driven environment. Internships generally last up to three months and require approximately a 20 hour weekly commitment. A stipend of RMB1,000/month, related expenses reimbursement, post internship job support and more is offered as compensation. If you would like to apply, please click the here and reply to the advertised classified. After receiving your email, the managing editor will request a CV that indicates your level of Chinese and any relevant work experience along with a brief writing sample.

This job opening was originally published at Brand Republic:

- Leading global service providing online research and trend analysis
- Attractive remuneration package plus benefits
- Hong Kong based

Our client is one of the most dynamic and successful service to emerge online. As part of their regional expansion in Hong Kong, they are now looking for a high calibre candidate to fill the role as a Senior Fashion Editor.

Report directly to the General Manager, you will be expected to commission, research and publish fashion trend and consumer research material of relevance to the subscribers whilst maintaining the overall look of the website. In addition, you will be a versatile editor who can manage the editorial team, budget and travel obligations. You are required to lead presentations, use your journalistic skills to conduct interviews and understand the fashion/retail business in Asia Pacific.

You will have a minimum of eight years editorial experience in fashion. You are fluent in both written and spoken English, have a global outlook and broad interest. In addition, you must be self-driven, independent and have a strong professional commitment.

If you know you have what it takes, please submit your resume to Polly Leong at email address: pleong@aquent.com along with a cover letter addressing the key criteria outlined above as well as an indication of your current and expected salary.

Information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

The following job post was originally listed on Danwei.

China Daily is looking for a full-time on-site native English-speaking copy editor for its English educational weekly — 21st Century.

The job falls mainly into three categories: 1) rewriting and copy-editing stories written by staff and from other media resources; 2) writing headlines, reading proves and contributing ideas in story selection and layout and so on; 3) helping production and development of other editorial materials in the newspapers, which include writing stories, columns, reviews and recording stories etc.

The ideal candidate would have a university degree in journalism with rich related journalistic work experiences or teaching experiences. He or she must be good at written English, dynamic headlines. He or she must be able to work to a deadline in a team atmosphere. The position will be open from August, 2007.

To apply, send your resume and work samples to recruit@21stcentury.com.cn.