China Expat Jobs

Position:
Writer and Editor of English language learning materials
People’s Education Press (PEP) is seeking a passionate, experienced, and articulate foreign expert to join its English Editorial Department as a copy editor and writer. You will play a key role in the writing and editing of material spanning a wide range of interesting topics, along with creating challenging and original comprehension exercises. You will regularly consult with other editors, providing feedback and guidance, as well as driving forward projects as a key stakeholder. This is an ongoing post with incremental salary increases, ideally suited to someone seeking a long-term career with a reputable employer in Beijing.

About us:
The People’s Education Press (PEP) is a publishing house under the leadership of the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People’s Republic of China. With over 60 years of experience, PEP is the publication standard for primary and secondary school textbooks in China.

Requirements:

• English native speaker with an excellent command of written English
• Passionate about developing K12 education on a nationwide level
• Strong creative skills as a researcher and writer of original articles
• Excellent skills as a copy editor: patient and detail-oriented, with strong grammar, spelling, and fact-checking skills
• Holds a bachelor’s degree or above (in ESL, education, or literature preferred)
• Self-organized, able to work independently and multi-task to meet multiple deadlines
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills, able to make key decisions
• Proficient Internet skills and experience in copy-editing text using Microsoft Word
• At least two years’ relevant work experience
• A basic command of Mandarin Chinese is preferred

Location:
PEP Headquarters, Beijing, China (Weigongcun subway station – line 4, near lines 2, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16)

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary and benefits package, including housing, transport, and phone allowances
• Full public holiday entitlement, annual wage increase, and sizeable yearly bonus
• Attractive working hours (M-F, 8:30-16:30, inc. lunch)
• Provision of China work visa, social security payments, health check, and health/dental cover (partial)
• Free daily lunch buffet and English newspaper
• Sizeable private work area in quiet, friendly environment, with supportive management
• 3 weeks additional annual paid leave and roundtrip air tickets to home country (after 1st year)

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to:
Mr David Lu, Deputy Director of the English Editorial Department, PEP
luxq@pep.com.cn
(Note: PEP will reimburse the flight ticket of any successful overseas applicant.)