Freelance Copy Editor, Lianhe Zaobao

Lianhe Zaobao (LHZB) is Singapore’s leading Chinese-language news publication inSingapore. As LHZB continues to strengthen its offerings and to extend our reach to English-speaking audiences, we are looking for a freelance Copy Editorwho will be responsible for refining translated drafts into English articles, ensuring the depth of the original reporting in Chinese is preserved.

Key Responsibilities

● Review and refine translated articles against the original Chinese sources to ensure accurate syntax, nuances, cultural context and information.

● Craft clear, SEO-friendly headlines and subheadings while adhering to the LHZB’s editorial standards and style guidelines to maintain a consistent and credible English-language voice.

This is a freelance role.

Requirements

● A Degree in relevant discipline; prior experience in copyediting or journalism preferred.

● Excellent written English and strong proficiency in written Chinese. Ability to navigate confidently and accurately across both languages.

● An eye for language, with the ability to spot subtle errors and editorial gaps.

● Strong interest in current affairs and the news landscape.

● Able to work independently while connecting with people and collaborate as a team in a fast-paced environment.

● 5-day work week on roster [inclusive of 1 day during the weekend]; working hours 15:00 to 00:00 (GMT+8 / Singapore Time)

● Office-based role; freelancer is required to work on-site.