Program Communication Officer

The Program Communications Officer is a key member of the office, working closely with the China Food and Nature Resources Program, China Sustainable Investment Program, China Comms team and global peers to develop and carry out high-quality, effective and timely communications.

 

This position requires a broad range of professional communication skills that will advance programs’ work in China to advance the reputation of the office and even the whole institute. The position requires strong skills in writing, editing, media relations, stakeholder engagement and coordination.

 

 

Job Responsibilities

 

1. Program Communication Planning and Execution/ 项目传播战略规划与落地

 

Develop comprehensive communication strategies aligned with the program’s strategies, including short- and long-term plans.

制定符合项目整体战略的传播战略，包括短期和长期传播计划；

 

Translate program communication strategies into actionable communication actions， messages and deliverables, driving cross-programs/offices/functions collaboration to ensure efficient execution.

将项目传播战略分解为可执行的传播行动、信息和成果，推动跨项目/办公室/职能部门协作并确保高效落地；

 

Identify communication opportunities and risks, propose innovative solutions, and enhance the organization’s public impact.

识别传播机会与风险，提出创新解决方案，提升组织的公众影响力;

 

Establish mechanisms to evaluate communication effectiveness and regularly report   key communication goals indicators

根据数据结果优化传播策略，实现可持续传播效果;

 

Provide timely support to the China Core Comnms communications team, including message inputs, branding promotion, mechanism improvement, internal communications support, etc.

及时为中国核心传播团队提供支持，包括核心项目信息建议、品牌推广、机制完善、内部传播支持等多个维度。

 Content Creation & Event Support /

• Create and edit content related to project topics, including but not limited to statements, blogs, reports, and press releases.
• 完成项目议题相关议题的内容创作和编辑，包括但不限于声明、博客、汇报、新闻稿件等；
• Plan and execute activities related to program topics, including but not limited to agenda design, conference arrangements, media engagement, and impact assessment.

完成项目议题相关议题的活动策划，包括但不限于议程设计、会务安排、媒体互动、影响力评估等

 Communication Coordination

• Independently lead the communications efforts of large multinational projects, coordinating with other country offices, programs at WRI, and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth progress of project communications.
• Respond to WRI global requests and coordinate with WRI China leadership and program staff for support and information requests.
• Support relative communication activities (both internal and external) for programs, including agenda setting, media invitations and overseeing the design and production of event materials.

Media and Public Relations:

• Together with China Core Comms Team, build and maintain long-term relationships with the media, partners, and stakeholders in program-related fields and sectors.
• For public opinion crisis, with close collaboration with China Core Comms Team and China Compliance team, develop crisis management plans in advance and respond swiftly to emergencies.

Qualifications:

• At least 5-6 years of professional experience in a communications field, either with the news media, non-governmental organization (NGO), or public relations firm;
• Deep understanding of program-related topics, like food, agriculture, biodiversity, finance, trade and supply chain;
• Deep understanding of international organizations and strong commitment to sustainable development.;
• Proficiency in email marketing and promotion on domestic and international social media platforms, including WeChat, Weibo, LinkedIn, facebbok, and X, with keen awareness of global trends and public sentiment.
• Willingness and ability to work travel throughout China and internationally. Adaptability to cross-cultural work environments, international and domestic travel, and multi-time-zone collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree required , with Masters preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Mandarin, with professional experience;
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including senior representatives at NGOs, business and government;

Required Competencies

• Excellent writing and editing skills, in English and Mandarin Chinese
• Strong communication planning skills, including understanding of communication strategies
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and planning skills;
• Experience working with media and understanding of media relations, with media contacts, preferred;
• Understanding of online communications, including writing and developing web content
• Ability to work independently and resolve problems; and work in a highly collaborative work environment.

Source: https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/ocDhvfwl