One of the SIAS’ flagship projects, Americans in Shanghai, is a book series about American nationals living and working in the city. By uncovering their personal journey to China and their rise to success, the books give insights into the development of Shanghai from the perspective of American expats. The Chinese edition of Volume 1 was published by the Zhongxi Book Company in 2013, followed by its English version and a bilingual Volume 2. The books have received a lot of favorable response from the public and won the third prize in the publication category at the 13th Silver Dove Awards in Shanghai. 

The first two volumes feature about 40 people, all of whom have succeeded in their various fields. The American expat community in Shanghai still shows a growing number of hard-working people who have dedicated themselves to making Shanghai a better place. Therefore we are delighted to extend our initiative and continue to shed light on these inspiring stories, and provide insights into the indispensable role American expats in Shanghai play in strengthening Sino-US ties. 

We are looking for the following subjects to interview:
1. US nationals living and working in Shanghai 
2. People who have made achievements in their professional field
3. People who have contributed to the development of Shanghai
4. People who have helped enhancing exchanges between China and the US

Please contact Ye Jun at yejun@sias.org.cn for more details. 

We are also looking for freelance writers based in Shanghai to join our editorial team. This is a part-time job, open to native English speakers. 

Expertise Required 
1. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 
2. Outstanding writing, editing, research and creative skills 
3. A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments 
4. Ability to manage tasks effectively in a deadline-oriented environment 
5. A strong work ethic and sense of commitment 

Education/Background Preferred
1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Journalism, English or other related field
2. Three or more years of content creation, journalism, and/or media relations experience 
3. Portfolio showing publications, particularly of features, profiles, or in-depth investigations 

Duties and Responsibilities 
1. Conduct one (or possibly more) in-depth interview with people in a wide range of circumstances 
2. Create copy (around 3000 words a piece) in line with the project philosophy and within proposed deadlines 
3. Weave insightful narratives and comments into highly engaging and readable content 
4. Research extensively to produce supplementary content 
5. Fact-check information and revise copy according to editorial requirements 

Compensation 
Depending on the quality of work submitted, writers are paid RMB4500 - RMB7500 per piece. The SIAS firmly believes in rewarding good writing and applies a rates guideline for internal purposes. 

To apply 
Please send a cover letter to yejun@sias.org.cn and include a resume with published credits or a sample of relevant work.