[Job Opening] Full-time English Copy Editor
The Korea Foundation is seeking a native or native-level English speaker for the position of Full-time English Copy Editor.
Job descripｔion
■ Review and edit official letters, agreements, contracts, publications (periodicals), press releases, and draft speeches
for the Foundation’s President and Vice Presidents
■ Conduct English language interviews for job applicants (two or three times a year)
■ Teach English writing skills to newly recruited Korean staff (twice a year, for two hours per class)
Qualifications
■ Native or native-level English speaker educated in English in a majority English speaking country
(minimum four years)
■ 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
■ Starting date: June 1, 2019 (Starting date is negotiable)
■ Gross salary: 2.6 to 3.0 million won per month
- Note: Salary is negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience
- Benefits: Lunch and transportation allowances, medical insurance, flexible benefit plan.
■ Working hours: Five days a week (Monday to Friday) 09:00-18:00
- Vacation: One day for every full month worked during the first year of work and additional days added in the
following years.
Example: An employee starting on June 1, 2019, would receive up to 7 vacation days in 2019, 14 days in 2020,
and 15 days in 2021.
■ Office Location
- 55 Sinjungno, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, 63565 Republic of Korea
Terms and conditions
■ The successful candidate will be selected through a written test and interview. Interested candidates are invited to
submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@kf.or.kr no later than April 22, 2019. Applicants will receive an
email to confirm that their application has been received.
■ Employment schedule is as follows.
- Result of the resume screening process: April 26, 2019
- Written test: May 1, 2019
- Result of the written test: May 13, 2019 (A Maximum of 5 candidates will be selected)
- Interview: May 16, 2019
- Final result: May 22, 2019
■ Written test will be conducted offline in Jeju or Seoul.
■ Candidates selected for the interview will have the option of being interviewed via Skype.
■ The Korea Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit,
competence, performance, and business requirements. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy,
gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity or . Applicants who consider that they have been treated
unfairly during the selection process can lodge a complaint via email to recruit@kf.or.kr.
For further information about the Korea Foundation, please visit http://en.kf.or.kr
