Hongmei Z.
Native Chinese Writer | EN-ZH Translator | Senior Editor
Hello! I’m Hongmei Zhu (Amy), a certified bilingual editor and author with 18+ years of experience in professional publishing, journalism, and localization. Based in China, I help global clients connect with Chinese audiences and deliver publication-ready content with precision, cultural resonance, and high editorial standards. ✅ I’m a licensed journalist, certified by the China National Press and Publication Administration (Press Card No. 07C2101), with extensive experience in media interviews and professional writing. Many of my articles have reached over one million views. ✅ I hold a Level 1 Mandarin Certificate (No. 04502401013)—the highest standard for Mandarin pronunciation in China. ✅ I’m a signed author skilled in storytelling and investigative writing. My children’s story received the “Power of Thinking” Excellence Award, and my 5,490-word feature on a CNPC-Aramco JV was selected among China’s Top 20 “Touching CNPC” human stories. 🌏 Core Services: ✅ Publication-level book and drama script translation (English ⇄ Chinese) ✅ Professional writing and editorial services (news, press releases, speeches) ✅ Proofreading and content polishing in both languages ✅ Bilingual literary writing (novels, children’s stories, nonfiction, essays, etc.) ✅ Guidance on publishing processes, file preparation, and distribution in China ✅ Mandarin voice-over and audio recording ✅ Bilingual content creation for government and corporate clients ✅ Social media content strategy & management (WeChat, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, FB, X, VK, etc.) 🌏 Key Projects & Results: ✅ Wrote bilingual news stories at China Radio International with over 1 million views. ✅ Managed international social media accounts for Chinese government departments across Xiaohongshu, WeChat Official Accounts, Douyin, Facebook, X, etc., growing followers from scratch to 1,000,000+ in 2 years. ✅ Delivered high-quality publication-ready translations for books and scripts, ensuring smooth approval and distribution ✅ Supported international brands entering China with full-stack localization and digital strategy. With a journalist’s mindset, an author’s heart, and a marketer’s toolkit, I deliver content and translations that are accurate, culturally resonant, and publication-ready. I take responsibility not only for the client but also for the audience, upholding the professional ethics of a senior editor to ensure every project meets the highest standards.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $627
Billed in all: $6,807$6.8k
$104 in the last 6 months
Across 7 contracts
Across 23 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 21% in Journalism Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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