Copy Editor
Myanmar Now is seeking a full-time copy editor to work on our English-language online news site. The core of the job will consist of editing daily news, feature stories, and opinion pieces for an international audience. Reporting and writing opportunities will also be available, as time permits.
Prior experience working in a newsroom, media organisation, or setting that requires long-form writing is essential. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with Myanmar’s political context.
Job Description
- Edit daily news articles and occasional in-depth features covering Myanmar’s political, social, and economic landscape.
- Collaborate with editors and colleagues to ensure high-quality content reaches our audience.
Requirements
- Experience working as a journalist or in an editorial role preferred
- English speaker with excellent writing skills
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- First-rate communication skills and the ability to work closely with Myanmar reporters, translators and editors
- Flexible, reliable, and able to independently meet day-to-day challenges including deadlines
- A strong commitment to journalistic integrity and democratic values
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with using basic software such as MS Word, Excel, Google Docs and social media platforms
- Based in Southeast Asia
Please submit your CV, cover letter, and a news writing sample to: