Post:Media Associate, China
Organization:The World Economic
Forum
Location:Beijing,China
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
The World Economic Forum is an
independent international organization committed to improving the state of
the world by engaging business,
political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and
industry agendas.
Incorporated as a not-for-profit
foundation in 1971, with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is
tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
As Media Associate, you will be
responsible for media operations and website management. You will be part of the
Forum's global communications team and report to the Senior Media Manager in
the Beijing Office. You will deal with daily media enquiries in China and
manage press events. You will also work closely with the Forum's website team
in Geneva to develop the online presence of our multiple activities on Chinese
online platforms and localize them for the Chinese audience.
Duties and responsibilities
- Cultivate relationships with Chinese media
- Maintain and update the media database
- Act as the primary contact point to the Chinese media and collect and disseminate timely information
- Manage press conferences, interviews, press kits, etc.
- Promote, engage and coordinate the Chinese media in all of the Forum activities (annual meetings, regional summits, initiatives), especially the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, by providing the necessary logistical and administrative support
- Prepare and proofread media material for Chinese audiences
- Manage the Forum's Chinese website on both the technical and content sides
- Maintain the Forum's social media platforms (blog, Weibo, WeChat, Youku, etc.) on a daily basis
Qualifications and skills
- Perfectly bilingual in Chinese and English (written and oral)
- University degree in languages, journalism, communications or public relations
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Experience with and interest in Chinese social media applications; knowledge of Drupal web management system is a plus
- Highly organized and able to multitask
If you meet these requirements,
please apply online.
Deadline:,Open
How to Apply
