*Please note that the employer will not fly you into Seoul, Korea for the interview, you must already be located in Korea**

Employer: Republic of Korea Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Location: Seoul, Korea
Position: English Editor/Proofreader

Responsibilities:

• Work with Korea-English translation team to promptly produce English versions of official texts, primarily speeches from the Office of the President but also a newsletter, correspondence, press releases and social media posts from the MCST and other ministries
• Check text for accuracy, not only in grammar but also fact checking content
• Improve the style of the text, so it reads as if written by a well-educated native English speaker
• Be available outside of work hours when needed (any overtime would be rare and compensated)

Qualifications:

• Excellent command of American English (anyone familiar with the AP Stylebook should adapt easily)
• College degree(s) from a country with English as the primary language (Master's preferred)
• Preferred majors: English literature, international relations, history
• At least three-years of professional employment editing/proofreading and/or writing English text for wide release (government experience preferred)
• At lease one authored text that has been published or is available online, e.g., thesis, book, essay or contribution
• Proficient computer skills, i.e., MS Word editing features and basic Excel
• Knowledge of Korean history, culture, current affairs and language preferred (valid TOPIK certificate proving language ability a plus)
• Eligibility for E7 or F (residence) visa

Detailed descriptions of the working conditions, including location, pay and hours, and the application process are available in English in the "MCST Job Opening.doc" available on the following link: https://www.mcst.go.kr/kor/s_notice/notice/jobView.jsp?pSeq=17907&pMenuCD=0310000000&pTab=01&pAction=&pCurrentPage=1&pSearchType=01&pSearchWord=