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VISUAL DIRECTOR

Caixin Media is looking for a Visual Director to oversee art direction and develop the visual identity of its three major titles, Caixin Century and China Reform in Chinese, and Caixin - China Economics & Finance in English.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Visual Director will work to develop the established visual identity of the magazine and all associated products and platforms (including mobile side). He or she will be instrumental in the continued development of magazine, working with the Editor-in-Chief to develop all individual products. The Visual Director will also be responsible for the regular operations of the magazine, as well as management and development of the art team.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Art directing and managing production of Caixin's main titles and their related products (mobile, iPad, etc.) during the regular weekly runs. Involves communicating with editors on how to interpret stories visually, overseeing and improving layouts, producing cover design, and ensuring quality of final product.
- Providing creative input for new projects, or improvements on existing products, especially with regard to visual identity.
- Developing and monitoring the house style and use of product logos, to maintain consistency across the brand.
- Defining design and production standards.
- Managing design team, including developing and assessing current staff, or recruiting new staff as necessary.
- Recommending freelance designers, photographers and illustrators, and setting policies for working with them.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have significant experience in heading or leading an editorial design department of a news magazine.
- Must have experience with visual identity and branding design, familiar with bridging editorial and business requirements.
- Must have experience working with multiple products simultaneously, and have working knowledge of different editorial platforms (mobile, tablets, web etc.).
- Must be very hands-on with both production and design.
- Must be a leader. Must work well with a local staff, be able to motivate and train them, and build and improve the team as a whole.
Compensation and application process:
Starting salary depends on qualifications. Send your resume and link to online portfolio to talent@caixinmedia.com

Motion Graphics Director

Caixin Media is looking for a Motion Graphics Director to join its exciting new television project.
Job Description:
Develop visual style for daily television programs, and lead a team of motion graphic artists and animators in producing program graphics.
Qualifications:
- At least 3-5 years' TV / production experience
- Strong sense of design
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong commitment to meeting deadlines
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Must be detail-oriented and very organized
- Able to problem-solve design and motion graphics issues
- Advanced proficiency in video editing software (Final Cut, Premiere), After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator a MUST; familiarity with 3D programs (Maya, 3D Studio Max) and Orad system a plus
Compensation and application process:
Starting salary depends on qualifications. Send your resume and link to online portfolio to caixintv@caixinmedia.com

For Immediate Hire: News Assistant

Caixin Media is seeking a news assistant for an upcoming project focused on business and finance trends in China.
The research assistant must:
- be a mandarin native speaker
- be fluent in spoken and written English, especially business English
- be highly-skilled at convincing academic, industry and government experts to speak to journalists
- have sharp news judgment, will know what makes a good news story
- have experience combing through Chinese academic journals and databases to find interesting information
- be comfortable conducting interviews both in person and on the phone
- be flexible and open to new ideas
Details:
Can work remotely, but must be reachable by phone and email during work hours both in the morning, afternoon and early evening, Monday through Friday. Will be asked to accompany journalists to interview experts, or to conduct interviews on the phone.
Contact:
Send a resume and two paragraphs explaining your interest in the position to workatcaixin+assistant@gmail.com

Junior/Senior Producer

Caixin Media is looking for junior and senior producers to join one of China’s most independent and outspoken news outlets.
Position:
Junior/Senior Producer
Position Description:
Produce in-depth TV programs on economic and financial issues in China
Qualifications:
- At least 3-5 years TV experience
- Native English speaker; Chinese language skills a plus
- Sound writing skills
- Familiarity with finance, economics, and business; extensive knowledge about China may substitute
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong commitment to meeting deadlines
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Must be detail-oriented
- Familiarity with basic video editing a plus
Compensation and application process:
The job will be based in Beijing. Starting salary depends on qualifications. Send your resume and cover letter to caixintv@caixinmedia.com

Internship Program

Responsibilities:
Caixin Media in Beijing will give you the opportunity to work on multi-media projects, research various news topics and participate in reporting on international affairs. This is an unpaid three-month internship
Qualifications:
Interns must be native English speakers with fluent mandarin capabilities. Candidates with a background in journalism, English literature or East Asian studies are preferred
Openings:
We are currently accepting three-month intern applications for fall and winter term
Contact:
Please send your cover letter, CV and writing clips to xinli@caixinmedia.com

Design Intern

Responsibilities:
Caixin Media in Beijing will give you the opportunity to work on magazine design and layout, photography, and visual journalism. This is an unpaid three-month internship
Qualifications:
Candidates with a background in visual communication and photography are preferred. Experience with news or magazine design a plus. Knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) a must
Applicants need to have their own cameras
Openings:
We are currently accepting three-month intern applications for fall and winter term
Contact:
Please send your cover letter, CV and PDF copy of your portfolio to xinli@caixinmedia.com






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