Communicaiton Officer (Beijing,China)

Main Function:

The Communications Officer will be responsible for international media related work and press events, developing and assuring the quality of CPO level English-language communications products, and in charge of the English language website for CPO. S/he is also responsible for communications projects according to the annual strategy and work plan of the Communications Department. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

¨      The Communications Officer will be responsible for international media related work and press events, and implementing media strategies in close cooperation with the Communications and Programme teams:

• Develop media plan for specific projects/events;
• Develop international media contacts and maintain strong media relationship;
• Organize media club activities;
• Organize press conferences and media trips;
• Write/edit English language press releases, feature stories, etc., for internal and external uses.
• Expand channels to increase exposure of WWF messages
• Organize media training for communicators and conservation heads

¨      Produce WWF Annual Report.

¨      Edit and/or write communications newsletters and other CPO level publications.

¨      Working with online team for English website strategy development, revamp and promotion.  Overall in charge of English website content and quality control as well as its maintenance.

¨      Identify, screen and manage native English speaking volunteers to assist in English language communications.

¨      Manage communications projects according to Communications Department’s strategy. 

Qualifications:

1. University degree and above, preferably in journalism, communications or related field.
2. Excellent English language speaking and writing skills (at least 3 years professional journalism or other writing experience).  Native English speaker as a plus.  Experience of working with English language newspapers/magazines strongly preferred.
3. Excellent Chinese language speaking, reading and writing skills.
4. Acquaintance with international media landscape and good command of a wide range of communications tools.
5. Excellent communications skills, both oral and written, the ability to work in a multicultural environment, to work well in complex teams as well as to act on own initiative.
6. A strong interest in nature conservation and sustainable development issues.
7. Experience in website management as a plus.                                          

Candidates should send cover letter and CV in English hr@wwfchina.org.

Please entitle the position you are applying for and the salary expectation in the email.