Chinese Editor

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. UNICEF is known for its passionate culture and commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and communities worldwide. The organization employs thousands of staff members globally, working collaboratively to achieve its goals and objectives.

Job Overview:
The Chinese Editor position at UNICEF China is crucial for the upcoming Country Programme cycle (2026–2030), where effective communication and advocacy are essential for advancing child rights and promoting children's well-being in China. The role involves ensuring that a significant volume of communication and advocacy materials, originally developed in English, are accurately translated and adapted into Chinese for local audiences. The Chinese Editor will be responsible for maintaining UNICEF's standards of accuracy, clarity, style, and impact in all Chinese-language materials. This position aims to establish a pool of qualified freelance Chinese-language editors to support UNICEF China's public outreach, advocacy campaigns, and engagement with supporters and partners through high-quality Chinese content.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all Chinese-language public-facing materials are linguistically accurate and stylistically consistent, tailored to the local audience.
• Handle a wide range of subjects in all Chinese publications, including sensitive, complex, or technical topics.
• Enhance the quality and impact of translated materials from English into Chinese.
• Provide expert editing support for materials originally drafted in Mandarin Chinese.
• Maintain UNICEF’s brand voice and editorial standards across all communication products.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of UNICEF terminology in all Chinese materials.
• Collaborate with various teams to coordinate the development of information materials.
• Uphold UNICEF's core values and competencies in all aspects of work.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Media Studies, International Development, or a related field. They should possess at least 10 years of relevant work experience in communications, public relations, media, writing, or other related fields. Additionally, candidates must have at least five years of experience in English-Chinese translation, interpretation, and editing of publications, stories, articles, briefs, and other communication materials. A native Chinese speaker who is fluent in Mandarin and English is required, along with familiarity with content publishing standards and the ability to coordinate the development of information materials. Strong organizational skills and a drive for results are essential.

Educational Background:
A bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Media Studies, International Development, or a related field is the minimum educational requirement for this position. Higher degrees or specialized training in relevant fields may be advantageous but are not mandatory.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant prior work experience in communications, public relations, media, writing, or other relevant fields. Additionally, at least five years of work experience specifically in English-Chinese translation, interpretation, and editing of various communication materials is required. Experience working with or editing for UNICEF or other UN organizations, particularly in China, is desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in Mandarin and English is mandatory, with native proficiency in Chinese. Familiarity with additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required for this position.

Additional Notes:
This position is a freelance role, and candidates should be prepared for a flexible work arrangement. The role may involve working on various projects with varying timelines, and candidates should be able to manage their time effectively to meet deadlines. Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process, and UNICEF is committed to providing a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.