Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Italy News Editor - oDesk

An international news aggregation site seeks an Editor for part-time work. This supplemental position is an effective resume-builder for those who work in translation, communications, and media, and works best for people who avidly consume news on daily basis. The ideal candidate will:



1. Be completely fluent in both English and Italian.

2. Possess a deep knowledge of both current affairs and the newspaper/media culture.

3. Have the ability to quickly craft engaging, high-quality copy in English, as well as efficiently summarize the most interesting components of a long article into a brief paragraph.



The duties of the Editor include:



1. Reviewing Italy's online newspapers daily and selecting any 2-3 noteworthy articles a day, based on both the criteria we provide and the candidate's own expertise on current affairs.

2. Writing a headline and a short summary (10-15 sentences) in English of each article.



To apply, please provide a resume with relevant work experience and a work sample. All qualified candidates will be asked to complete a writing sample before being offered the position.



Posted On: November 19, 2014 19:15 UTC

ID: 204809896

Category: Writing & Translation > Other - Writing & Translation

Skills: Array

Country: United States

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