Content Development

  South Korea

• Seoul: 
Seoul

Length of Position: One-Year Renewable Contract

Description: HLRI Career Opportunity Content Development

HLRI employs Korean and foreign English speaking language specialists to assist in the development of its materials. The positions available at this company are for only the highest qualified applicants who have a sincere and evidenced desire to pursue a career in content development. Testing and evaluation of applicants is rigorous and very competitive. HLRI offers successful applicants lucrative and fulfilling long-term career opportunities. Only serious candidates need apply.

Job Description
* Researching and writing materials for our books
* Working together with our Korean staff to develop content
* Full-time (4-8 hours per day) with overtime frequently available
* 23-37,000 Korean won (USD 24-39) per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
* One-year renewable contract with E-7 VISA sponsorship
* Medical insurance 50%
* Korean National Pension
* Severance pay after completion of continuous employment throughout period of one-year contract
* Up to 20,000,000 KRW key money for housing
* Reimbursed airfare for VISA run to Osaka, Japan, or reimbursed one-way ticket from home country to South Korea
* Up to 300,000 KRW reimbursement per month for Korean classes taken at an accredited Korean language institute
* Working hours between 9-6 p.m. M-F
* Promotional opportunities available for long-term employment
* Assistance with practicalities of living as a foreigner in South Korea

This position is only open to professional and qualified applicants in the fields of writing, publishing and editing. The ideal candidate would have at least 1-2 years experience in Korea and have long-term plans to remain in the country. If you feel you fit the above description and could offer your talents to the HLRI team, then please forward your resume (including references), applicable test scores (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, GRE, SAT), cover letter, copy of passport, copy of alien registration card (if applicable), copy of your degree, and copy of your transcripts to our email address.

Qualifications: Job Qualifications
* Minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited university in North America (Linguistics or English majors preferred); Master's degree or PhD preferred
* Must be a native speaker of English with both verbal and written fluency
* Professional writing experience required (5 yrs w/B.A. OR 3 yrs w/M.A./PhD)
* Experience writing educational materials (exceptional applicants without industry-specific experience will be considered)
* Verifiable familiarity with American standardized tests produced by ETS
* Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, patient and focused
* Must work well both independently and in an office setting

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: Job Description n Researching and writing materials for our books n Working together with our Korean staff to develop content n Full-time (4-8 hours per day) with overtime frequently available n 23-37,000 Korean won (USD 24-39) per hour, depending on experience and qualifications n One-year renewable contract with E-7 VISA sponsorship n Medical insurance 50% n Korean National Pension n Severance pay after completion of continuous employment throughout period of one-year contract n Up to 20,000,000 KRW key money for housing n Reimbursed airfare for VISA run to Osaka, Japan, or reimbursed one-way ticket from home country to South Korea n Up to 300,000 KRW reimbursement per month for Korean classes taken at an accredited Korean language institute n Working hours between 9-6 p.m. M-F n Promotional opportunities available for long-term employment n Assistance with practicalities of living as a foreigner in South Korea

Experience Required: yes

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to South Korea Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript

Year Founded: 1999