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Localiiz is seeking a self-motivated and skilled junior editor to join as an integral part of the Localiiz editorial & content team. You will play an active role in daily publishing operations and undertake much of the day-to-day researching, writing, and uploading of content, and be expected to pitch great original story ideas, conduct interviews, and attend events on occasion. Our ideal candidate should be dynamic, growth-oriented, and passionate about Hong Kong lifestyle content and cultural stories, including—but not limited to—culture, food & drink, living, family, and more.

Responsibilities:

— Research, plan, and write timely, relevant, and unique editorial stories

— Research, plan, and write commercial content according to in-house standard

— Pitch original story ideas in line with Localiiz editorial direction

— Conduct interviews for editorial and commercial content

— Update existing content following SEO best practices

— Research and source content for social media and editorial content

— Keep events calendar organised and up-to-date

— Keep directory listings organised and up-to-date

Requirements:

— A university degree in journalism- or media-related studies

— At least one to two years of professional experience in the field

— Native English speaker with excellent writing abilities

— Fluency in spoken and written Chinese is advantageous

— Ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritise important tasks

— Highly organised with good time-management skills

— A keen eye for detail and accuracy

— Ability to write to Localiiz editorial standard

— Knowledge and understanding of SEO best practices

— Natural self-starter, with excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

— Must be passionate about lifestyle content and cultural content

— A thorough knowledge of Hong Kong is desirable

— Experience with graphics, photography, and video production is advantageous

— This position is based in Hong Kong and candidates must be eligible to work in Hong Kong

If you think you’re a good fit for Localiiz, submit your application to our content director, Jen, at jen@localiiz.com.

For those looking to gain experience in digital media, Localiiz is offering editorial internships for passionate students and graduates. We are currently seeking a social media intern to join the Localiiz team for six months. Aside from a keen knowledge and interest in the latest happenings in and around Hong Kong, we are looking for a candidate who lives and breathes social media, understands digital trends, and has a passion for Hong Kong lifestyle content. An interest in photography and videography is a bonus.

During your internship, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of social media accounts through performance-driven content planning, implement and maintain a regular publishing schedule, monitor social media conversations, develop strategies for effective social media engagement, and more while learning how a high-octane and fast-paced media company operates creatively. Please note that candidates who can dedicate a full-time schedule are preferred. This is an opportunity to join us as we continue to experience exponential digital growth.

If you think you’re a good fit for Localiiz, submit your application to our content director, Jen, at jen@localiiz.com. Include your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like to join the team.

For those looking to gain experience in digital media, Localiiz is offering editorial internships for passionate students and graduates. We are currently seeking an editorial intern to join the Localiiz team. Aside from a keen knowledge and interest in the latest happenings in and around Hong Kong, we are looking for a candidate who can create savvy and informative written content, as well as ideate and research stories, from guides on things to do and what to see to human-interest interviews. An interest in photography and videography is a bonus.

During your internship, you will be creating content, researching and editing, helping to update the company’s databases, and more while learning how a high-octane and fast-paced media company operates creatively. Please note that candidates who can dedicate a full-time schedule are preferred. This is an opportunity to join us as we continue to experience exponential digital growth.

If you think you’re a good fit for Localiiz, submit your application to our content director, Jen, at jen@localiiz.com. Include your CV, writing samples, and a cover letter explaining why you would like to join the team.

Did you know that a portion of our content comes from our readers? As much as we try, the Localiiz team can’t be everywhere at once, so we’re always on the lookout for great stories and enthusiastic new contributors who can become regular writers for all of the lifestyle topics that we cover on Localiiz, from food and drink, culture, wellness, and living to family, education, and much more.

We’re on a mission to uncover Hong Kong’s hidden gems and promote its talented people by finding the best on-the-ground content. Whether you have a video you would like to share with our ever-growing audience, an important message you want to spread, or some amazing photos of our city to show us, we’re all ears—and eyes.

If you think you’re a good fit for Localiiz, submit your application to our content director, Jen, at jen@localiiz.com.

We wish we could be out there travelling the world and discovering lost cultures as our full-time job, but we can’t be everywhere at once. That’s where our travel contributors come in to regale us (and our readers) with stories of their adventures through our big and wonderful planet.

We’re on a mission to uncover the hidden gems of the Asia region and promote its talented people by finding the best on-the-ground content. Whether you have a video you would like to share with our ever-growing audience, an important message you want to spread, or some amazing photos of our city to show us, we’re all ears—and eyes.

If you think you’re a good fit for Localiiz, submit your application to our travel editorial director, Nicole, at nicole@localiiz.com.