Mandarin Media Relations Specialist

Web Summit; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised healthcare

Pension contribution up to 6% (Irish‑f

L&D department

Company laptop

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Tramway Team activities

Annual company get-togethers

Charity days

Wellbeing subsidy €1000 per year

Job summary

Web Summit in Ireland is seeking a bilingual media professional to join its global Media team. The role focuses on building relationships with Mandarin-speaking journalists and media organisations across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and related markets.

The ideal candidate will bridge Chinese and Western media landscapes, craft resonant stories for speakers, partners and startups, and manage content across WeChat, Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu and more.

Qualifications

• Fluent Mandarin and English with strong understanding of the Chinese media landscape.
• Proven ability to identify stories that resonate with Chinese audiences and pitch them effectively.
• Experience in media, PR or marketing with a track record in reaching diverse media outlets.

Responsibilities

• Identify compelling stories, build relationships with journalists, coordinate media opportunities and position Web Summit and its speakers.
• Combine excellent communication with news judgment, cultural awareness and pace in a global events environment.
• Develop relationships with China’s leading media, influencers and communities to ensure attendance at events.
• Manage content for WeChat, Xiaohongshu, Weibo, Douyin, Bilibili and related channels.
• Take ownership of content tracks and become an expert on target media outlets.
• Use AI and data tools to maximize efficiency while maintaining Salesforce records.

Skills

Native Mandarin Speaker

Fluent English

Media relations

Story pitching

Social media familiarity

Tools

Salesforce

AI tools

Job description

Web Summit in Ireland is seeking a bilingual media professional to join its global Media team. The role focuses on building relationships with Mandarin-speaking journalists and media organisations across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and related markets.

The ideal candidate will bridge Chinese and Western media landscapes, craft resonant stories for speakers, partners and startups, and manage content across WeChat, Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu and more.