[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 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: April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 (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: 1 day for every full month worked 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 and resume to recruit@kf.or.kr by no later than February 26, 2015. No inquiries are accepted and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.