Communications and Outreach Associate/Specialist

The Communications and Outreach Associate will work with the Assistant Director for Communications and Outreach and the Program Manager for GCI to:

• Develop strategies and outreach plans for English and Chinese language audiences for GCI research products, webinars, commentary and database updates
• Monitor and track media coverage for GCI projects and curate press lists
• Support management of English and Chinese social media accounts, including drafting and scheduling posts
• Craft engaging emails to subscribers in English and Chinese
• Design/support creation of multimedia, such as infographics, social media flyers and videos in English and Chinese
• Draft summary blog posts in English and Chinese
• Update the English and Chinese versions of the website to add new publications and events
• Conduct promotional outreach and craft outreach strategies for relevant stakeholders, including Chinese-language policymakers and audiences
• Serve as key conduit for sharing research and information with Chinese partners and target audiences
• Monitor Chinese policy dates and events, identify potential policy points of entry for research and experts
• Organize logistics of on-campus events and meetings under supervision
• Organize events and workshops in China and elsewhere under supervision
• Coordinate with external partners on joint events and initiatives
• Manage the translation process for GCI publications and review Chinese language translations for quality control

Required Skills

Qualifications:

• Fluency in Chinese and strong proficiency in English are required
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR or related field; Master’s degree preferred; with 2 years of related experience
• Interest in global development policy and topics such as China, global economic governance, energy, climate, biodiversity and international finance is a plus
• Ability to complete assigned projects and tasks independently
• Understanding of current events and politics
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Basic experience and interest working in research/policy-oriented communications
• Experience using WordPress to update websites
• Experience handling professional social media accounts, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Weibo, BiliBili and WeChat
• Experience with apps such as Hubspot, Mailchimp, Canva, etc
• Experience working with Cision or comparable media relations software or desire to learn
• Experience conducting outreach to policymakers, especially in China
• Familiarity with work productivity tools such as Microsoft 365, InDesign, Adobe Suite, Monday, and online meeting technology