Position description
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, which represents the interests of the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the Tri-State Area and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is accepting applications for the positions of Foreign Editor in the Press Division.
Main Responsibility:
- Drafting and editing English-language documents, including but not limited to speeches, press releases, editorials, talking points, and general correspondence;
- Providing assistance in elements of English grammar, speaking, and composition;
- Researching issues related to Taiwan and foreign policy;
- Assisting with fact-checking, proofreading, and formatting skills;
- Assisting with social media outreach;
- Assisting with the activities of the office as needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in English, Journalism, Asian Studies, International Relations, Political Science, or a related discipline;
- Two years of relevant work experience;
- Strong interest in international relations, particularly with regards to East Asia;
- Exceptional English language ability and strong writing skills;
- Intermediate Mandarin language skills preferred (listening and speaking, ability to read traditional Chinese characters a plus);
- Previous experience involving Taiwan and media strongly preferred;
Pay Range: $51K~$70K;
The deadline for application is July 14th ,2024. Please submit a resume, a cover letter, and a short writing sample to [email protected]. No phone calls, please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
