The Korea Foundation is seeking a native or native-level English speaker for the position of a full-time copy editor.
Job description
- Review and edit official letters, agreements, contracts, publications (periodicals), press releases, and draft speeches for the Foundation President and Vice Presidents
- Conduct English language interviews for job applicants (two or three times a year)
- Teach basic English writing skills to the newly recruited Korean staff (twice a year, for two hours per each class)
Qualifications
- Native or native-level English speaker with education (minimum four years) conducted in English in a majority English speaking country.
- Professional copy-editing experience (minimum three years)
- Undergraduate degree, preferably in international studies (advanced degree preferred)
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
Terms and conditions
- Contract period: June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014 (one year)
Note: Extension of the employment period is subject to performance, and renewed upon annual basis.
- Gross salary: between 2.5~3 million won per month
Note: Salary is negotiable, depending on qualifications.
- Benefits: lunch and transportation allowances, medical insurance, flexible benefit plan
- Working hours: 5 days a week (Mon.~Fri.) 09:00~18:00
- Vacation: 15 days plus up to 6 days of sick leave during the contract period
- Office location: 10F Diplomatic Center Building, 2558 Nambusunhwanno, Seocho-gu, Seoul (near Yangjae Station on Line 3)
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and writing samples to
recruit@kf.or.kr by no later than May 10, 2013. No inquiries are accepted and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about the Korea Foundation, please visit
http://www.kf.or.kr.
