[KTO] Recruiting Announcement: English Editor at KTO

Recruiting Announcement: English Editor at KTO

The International Smart Tourism Team of the Korea Tourism Organization is looking for a new member to join the team. The successful candidate will be involved in editing and developing content for the English version of the Visit Korea website, assisting in operating its social networking services (Twitter, Ｆacebook), and responding to travel inquiries. The position will also provide the employee with opportunities to visit Korea's tourist destinations throughout the term of the contract.

1. 1. Vacant position: 1
2. 2. Office: International Smart Tourism Team, 2F of KTO Headquarters, in Jung-gu, Seoul (40, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Da-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul) 
   ※ Prior to KTO's move to Wonju, a consultation about further employment with the company is possible.
3. 3. Job Description
   • ○ Editing and writing travel and news articles about Korea for Visitkorea.or.kr (English).
   • ○ Drafting and reviewing presentations, letters, speeches, brochures, etc.
   • ○ Editing and supporting database entries on CMS
   • ○ Assisting in the operation and planning of content for the English site of Visitkorea.or.kr, and promoting the site through various forms of internet marketing.
   • ○ Visiting Korea's tourist destinations to write and report
4. 4. Contract Conditions
   • ○ 1 year (Starting November 1, 2014)
     ※ Prior to KTO's move to Wonju, a consultation about further employment with the company is possible.
   • ○ Schedule: 5 days a week (Mon - Fri), 09:00 - 18:00 (including a 1 hour lunch break)
   • ○ Salary: Around 2,000,000 won (including tax)
5. 5. Requirement
   • ○ High level of Korea to English translation and proofreading skills with multiple years of editing experience
   • ○ Previous experience using HTML is preferred
   • ○ Applicant with online marketing experience is preferred
   • ○ Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc) is preferred
6. 6. How to Apply
   • ○ Application period: October 2 (Thu) - 19 (Sun), 2014
   • ○ Deadline: October 19 (Sun), 2014
     ※ KTO will personally contact those who pass the application stage for an interview and editing and translation test.
   • ○ Required documents: Resume with photo, cover letter, filled out document consenting the use of the applicant's personal information (use the format attached below)
   • ○ How to submit: Email to english@visitkorea.or.kr
7. 7. Application Stages: Stage 1 - application period -> Stage 2 - translation test and interview
8. 8. Inquiries:english@visitkorea.or.kr
9. Source: http://bit.ly/1vAyHwj
10. Visit the link above for more details. :)