TV Host

TV Host for Travelogue (foreign passport holders only)

*This position is based in Beijing and open to foreign passport holders only*

Location: Beijing, China

Full-time: 12-month renewable contract

About the job

Travelogue of CGTN Culture is seeking for an experienced TV host to join its growing team of dedicated, passionate and outgoing personalities for its position in Beijing, China. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in hosting culture-related programs on screen, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. If you consider yourself an optimistic, energetic, creative and charismatic person who is culturally curious and ready to grow with us on a personal as well as professional level – we want to get to know you! You should also be a natural team player, have a strong interest in travel, Chinese ancient and pop culture, and the ability to observe and comment from a global perspective. Writing good-quality scripts in English language on a native level, paired with your personal tone of voice and a willingness to travel on a frequent basis within China is what makes you an ideal candidate for the position as a TV host for our flagship travel programme “Travelogue”.

Responsibilities

● Host outdoor TV programmes on Travelogue

● Write and edit scripts as well as dub videos on a native English language level

● Have strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with directors and editors across different departments

● Pitch creative ideas to our team, mostly related to travel and culture

● Strong skills in and familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram etc.)

Qualifications

● BA degree or above; preferably in Media communications

● English as a first language speaker with a valid passport

● Fluency in Chinese (lisening and speaking) is essential

● At least 2 years of working experience in a creative field (preferably Media/ Marketing and/ or agency background); experience in hosting and/ or reporting on camera

● Ability to work under high pressure and in a fast-paced environment

● Natural team-player

If you can tick all those boxes, we want to get to know you ASAP! To apply, please send your CV as well as a detailed cover letter with relevant work samples and/ or reels via e-mail to: li.tingting1@cgtn.com

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!