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| Title: | Bilingual Chinese-English Editor (Remote Part-time |
| Description: | Leading U.S. publisher of educational materials in the areas of Asian languages and cultural studies for the K-12 and higher education markets seeks experienced bilingual Chinese-English freelance editor. This is a remote role with flexible hours.
In this position, you will create and edit content for a variety of print and digital Chinese language learning materials. In addition to strong Chinese writing and editorial skills, a compelling candidate will have extensive experience working with young people in both China and the United States. Duties and Responsibilities: • Write reading/listening passages, stories, lesson plans, exercises, rubrics, and other instructional content • Edit content created by teachers and other writers as necessary to improve quality and ensure that project specifications are met • Copy edit Chinese language content within a bilingual textbook context |
| Requirements: | BA/BS degree, preferably in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language
• Superior native proficiency (written and verbal) in Mandarin Chinese in addition to strong English language skills • In-depth knowledge of current Chinese culture and Chinese youth • Writing and editorial experience in world languages curriculum materials development, coupled with an understanding of the interests of both American and Chinese middle school and high school students • Strategic and efficient in planning and executing to ensure consistent on-time delivery of assignments • Well-developed communication skills for effective remote work • Excellent writing, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills, as well as accuracy and attention to detail • Understanding of complex interdependencies among different book project components • Strong MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat skills, with Photoshop experience a plus • Knowledge of U.S. educational standards (ACTFL) and experience teaching Chinese in the U.S. classroom preferred, especially at the middle and high school levels |
| Company: | CHENG & TSUI COMPANY |
| Location: | Boston, MA but will be working remotely. |
| How To Apply For This Job: | To apply, please email resume with cover letter in both English and Chinese, along with student exercises or other writing samples you wrote to careers@cheng-tsui.com, noting FREELANCE EDITOR in the subject line |
| Date Posted: | 1/15/2021 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
