Are You a Good Sport?

the Beijinger is looking for an energetic Sports Contributor. This is an out-of-the-office position with set compensation and duties.

What you will do

• Pitch and write articles about sports for the Beijinger magazine and TheBeijinger.com
• Interview athletes and grassroots organizers in Beijing
• Blog about the sports scene of Beijing and China
• Represent the Beijinger at events
• Conduct research for (and contribute reporting to) articles by other staff writers and editors
• Constantly seek new ways for the Beijinger to engage with its readers and the community at large

What you'll get out of it

• Magazine and web bylines; clips for your portfolio
• An extensive network of contacts in Beijing
• Professional coaching in writing and editing

Essential traits

• Native English speaker with strong Chinese skills (OR native Chinese speaker with a solid command of written and spoken English)
• An avid networker with an outgoing personality
• Existing network of contacts within Beijing’s sports scene
• Broad knowledge of Beijing's diverse sports and fitness offerings
• A distinctive editorial voice
• Passionate about self-improvement
• Playful, versatile and quick to learn

Desirable traits

• Previous media experience
• Blogging experience (in Chinese or English)
• Active on social media (Weibo, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
• Photography skills

Interested?
Impress us with your CV and three recent writing samples. Email us at editor@thebeijinger.com.

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