Job Opening - English Editor

The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) is looking for a native English speaker to proofread articles written for Korea.net as well as various promotional publications and materials produced by the organization. The individual must be able to promptly and accurately edit or re-write text written by Korean staff writers and other contributors, sometimes adding appropriate background material or deleting nonessential content. The resulting text must follow Western (specifically, Associated Press (AP)) style and logic patterns but retain the original meaning, while avoiding overly idiomatic expressions or complicated wording. It is also hoped that the editor will contribute one story or more a week based on his or her own ideas/contacts/interviews/research. Besides this, it will sometimes be required to critique/comment on English narration and subtitles of documentaries about Korea.

◦ Position
  - Job Title: Copy editor/ Writer
  - Salary Range: Approximately 3.0-3.5 million won/month, negotiable
  - Working hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon to Fri, occasional overtime and weekend work required
  - Location: Near Gyeongbokgung (Gyeongbok Palace), central Seoul (4F KOLON Bldg.,15 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu,  Seoul-si #110-040)
  - Period: Renewable 1-year contract, provided applicant passes two-month trial period and has satisfactory work performance

◦ Qualifications
  - MA/MS or above, preferably in journalism
  - 3 years editing / writing experience, preferably with Standard English
  - Native English Speaker
  - Knowledge of Korean history, culture, current affairs
  - Highly developed computer skills and an ability to learn new software applications quickly
  - Desire to increase awareness about government policies and Korea in general
  - Passionate enough to contribute creative ideas on how to improve site’s effectiveness
  - Ability to work effectively and in coordination with coworkers in an all-Korean office environment, though immediate contacts speak fluent English (Korean language ability is a significant advantage)
  - Must be able to work in Sejong City (KOCIS is scheduled to relocate within the year)
 
◦ To apply
  - Please send a cover letter, resume, verification of previous employment, copy of your alien registration identification and certification of degree via email or in person by no later than August 26, 2013. E-mail: koisinfo@korea.kr, Tel: 02-398-1969(English), 02-398-1933(Korean), Fax: (02)398-1882
  - After screening resumes, KOCIS will contact candidates individually to arrange interviews.
  - Names of candidates who pass resume screening will be announced on the KOCIS website (www.kocis.go.kr) on August 27. A written test will be held on August 28 and interviews will be held on September 2. The final candidate will be announced on September 3.
  - A final candidate may be disqualified for reasons such as visa issues and academic or employment fraud. In such a case, the second most qualified candidate will be hired.