Communications/Marketing Manager, Beijing/Guangzhou, China
Full-time, Beijing/Guangzhou, China
Salary: Negotiable
Organization
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) promotes sustainable and equitable transport worldwide. ITDP is a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City with offices in Africa, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States. ITDP’s programs focus on bus rapid transit, urban development, non-motorized transport, travel demand management, shared mobility, and transport policy. More information about ITDP can be found at
www.itdp.orgwww.itdp-china.org .
Position Summary
The Communications and Marketing Assistant provides general support to the division’s communications program. This is a full time position, based in Guangzhou, China. This position may assist with the following:
• Write and distribute releases to the media;
• Write posts for ITDP's blogs in Chinese/English and review versions in English;
• Keep social media pages/accounts updated;
• Collaborate with team to prepare communications materials such as factsheets and manuals;
• Compile and send internal weekly update in English;
• Review and record online and offline clippings;
• Act as China liaison to ITDP Headquarters' internal staff groups on communications;
• Maintain photo archive;
• Maintain and send invitations/notices ITDP China's mailing list;
• Provide logistical support for events, workshops and campaigns;
• Lead program site visit.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field;
• Strong writing skills in English and Chinese;
• Fluent communication skills in English and Chinese;
• Knowledge of concepts of public relations, news media, news writing, and news judgment;
• Basic knowledge of alternative modes of transportation, transportation policy and urban mobility;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a group;
• Ability to manage tight and conflicting deadlines;
• Ability and wiliness to ask questions and get the job done correctly, and timely.
To apply, please send a resume and portfolio to chinaoffice@itdp.org with “Communications/Marketing Assistant” in the subject line.