Freelance Editor

Job Description

Key requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in copyediting and/or subediting for both marketing and technical materials, preferably for a creative or consumer brand.
• Native Hong Kong speaker and based in Hong Kong as this role will require you to edit Cantonese and English
• Possess familiarity with U.S. English style and usage. As well as a nuanced understanding of language conventions, style and usage.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to perform effectively and efficiently under time pressure.
• Experience working for global brands.
• Working knowledge of translation and project management tools and a willingness to learn client specific programs and systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to focus and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess a solid understanding of the creative development and production process.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt within an environment of change.
• Ideal candidates will have previous editorial, proofreading, and localisation experience at either an advertising agency, marketing communications group or localisation/transcreation agency.