Love to Write and Edit? Join beijingkids!

beijingkids, Beijing's essential international family resource, is seeking an additional staff writer to join its growing magazine and website.

The staff writer contributes regularly to the magazine and website, and stays in close contact with international schools, hospitals, play centers and other important organizations in the community to ensure that beijingkids is always the first to know about community happenings.

As part of his or her duty, the staff writer will be heavily involved with the community, and represents beijingkids and True Run Media to a variety of organizations, including at events.

If you’re interested, send us a copy of your resume, some writing samples that demonstrate your skills, and a cover letter selling us on why you’re perfect for the job to info@truerun.com.

Desired Skills and Experience

Required:

  • Fluent English writing skills
  • Great social skills and a sense of fun and adventure
  • A passion and dedication to Beijing's international community

Strongly preferred:

  • Professional reporting experience
  • Conversational Mandarin
  • Experience with children (anywhere from infancy through high school and beyond), either as a parent, teacher, or school administrator
  • Direct experience with international schools
  • Minimum two-year commitment

Beijingkids is part of True Run Media, a 12-year-old media company dedicated to helping people in Beijing live their lives to the fullest. Our three magazine titles – the Beijinger (http://www.thebeijinger.com), Jing (http://www.jingkids.com), and beijingkids (http://www.beijing-kids.com) – cater to the distinct needs of people living in Beijing.

At True Run Media, we recognize the value of family and we can design a work schedule that meets the needs of parents.