[Job Opening] Full-time English Editor

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 Executive-Vice President
■ 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: January 16, 2017 to January 15, 2018 (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: Five days a week (Mon. ~ Fri.) 09:00 ~ 18:00
   - Vacation: One day for every full month worked during the contract period
■ Office Location: 19th Fl., CENTER 1 Building West Tower, 26 Eulji-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (near Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station on Line 2)
   - Note: Position/office will relocate to Jeju Island in July 2017.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@kf.or.kr by no later than December 20, 2016. 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