Hong Kong Media Moves: July 2017
Find out who’s moving where in Hong Kong’s busy media landscape, in association with Telum Media. Also, see job listings for the region.
July 20
July 20
Apple Ho promoted at Hong Kong Commercial Radio
Veteran Financial Journalist Apple Ho has been promoted to Deputy Director, News and Public Affairs at Hong Kong Commercial Radio. She now helps oversee the programming of the radio station, in addition to co-hosting Financial Plaza every Monday to Friday 5pm to 6pm.
Matthew Thomas is now Euromoney’s Asia Bureau Chief
Matthew Thomas rejoined Euromoney this month as its Asia Bureau Chief, overseeing content development for the broader Euromoney Group of businesses in Asia. He joined from FinanceAsia, where he was an Editor for the past year.
CNN’s Jo Shelley relocates to Hong Kong
Jo Shelley has joined CNN’s Hong Kong bureau as a Field Producer. She previously worked as a Senior Producer on CNN’s Amanpour programme in London.
July 10
Harper’s Bazaar promotes Winnie Wong
Executive Editor Winnie Wong has recently been promoted to Content Director at Harper’s Bazaar. She is now in charge of the content of its online version, and continues to be involved in the print version of Harper’s Bazaar and Harper’s BAZAAR ART.
Veteran Lifestyle Editor Sue Wai returns to she.com
Sue Wai, who was a Senior Beauty Editor with she.com, has returned to the company as a Senior Editor of the shemom platform. She will produce content relating to parenting, family life and education, in addition to fashion and beauty tips for stylish mums. She has worked with a variety of websites and magazines, including Jessica and ME!.
Cosmopolitan’s Sally Tse promoted to Managing Editor
Sally Tse has been promoted from Beauty Director to Managing Editor. She now manages the editorial team, print and online content of Cosmopolitan Hong Kong, Cosmopolitan Bride Hong Kong, CosmoGIRL! Hong Kong, Cosmobody and CosmoCAMPUS. Sally is responsible for the content and features relating to fashion, beauty, lifestyle and weddings.
Cosmopolitan’s Rain Shum promoted to head up features content
Rain Shum has been promoted from Senior Features Editor to Associate Content Director, Features. She now oversees the features of its print and online version, including Cosmopolitan Hong Kong and Cosmopolitan Bride Hong Kong.
Cosmopolitan’s Karen Cheng promoted to Senior Content Manager, Beauty
Web Editor Karen Cheng has been promoted to Senior Content Manager, Beauty. She is now responsible for overseeing online content relating to beauty, health and fitness. She also writes articles for CosmoGIRL!.
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Job listings
RTHK: Assistant Multimedia Reporter (English News and Current Affairs Section, Radio Division) (Salary: $18,840 – $22,560 per month, depending on experience)
Do you have a good broadcasting voice and sound knowledge of public and current affairs? RTHK is hiring an assistant multimedia editor – details here.
China Jobs
Antena 3 – News assistant
The Spanish TV channel Antena 3 Televisión is looking for a news assistant to work in Beijing. The contract is for approximately one year and the working time would be Monday to Friday from 13.00 to 18.00. Looking for a person with some experience in the media industry, able to gather news from Chinese websites, social media and newspapers on a daily basis. The candidate should also be keen on pitching original stories, conduct research, produce and arrange interviews and translate. Good English is essential, Spanish a great plus. For more information about the position, please contact Sara at this e-mail address: [email protected]
NPR – News assistant
NPR’s Beijing Bureau is hiring a news assistant, with additional duties as radio producer and office manager. We’re looking for someone with proven (or at least demonstrable) ability to dig out original and incisive story ideas, and then nail down the necessary interviews. Passion for journalism, tenacity and skill at prying loose stony lips required. Audiophiles most welcome. For the right candidate, opportunities for training and advancement. Send resumes to [email protected].
