COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH ASSOCIATE Global Development Policy Center

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Communications and Outreach Associate/Specialist to enhance its Global China Initiative. This role involves developing and executing communication strategies, managing social media accounts, and crafting engaging content in both English and Chinese. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications, a passion for global development policy, and fluency in Chinese. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering international collaboration and advancing impactful research. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that influence global economic governance and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience in communications or outreach.
• Interest in global development policy and topics such as China.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop outreach strategies for English and Chinese audiences.
• Monitor media coverage and curate press lists.
• Manage social media accounts and draft engaging emails.

Skills

Fluency in Chinese

Strong proficiency in English

Strong writing and editing skills

Basic experience in research/policy-oriented communications

Understanding of current events and politics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

WordPress

Hubspot

Mailchimp

Canva

Cision or comparable media relations software

Microsoft 365

InDesign

Adobe Suite

Monday

Online meeting technology

Job description

The Boston University Global Development Policy (GDP) Center seeks a Communications and Outreach Associate/Specialist to assist in monitoring and executing communications strategies across media relations, digital media, email marketing and stakeholder outreach for its Global China Initiative (GCI).

The GDP Center is a University-wide research center that works to advance policy-oriented research for financial stability, human well-being and environmental sustainability. To fulfill that mission, we conduct rigorous policy research; provide a convening place for scholars and stakeholders; engage in policy dialogue with policymakers, civil society and reporters; and offer experiential learning for Boston University students.

GCI examines the extent to which Chinese overseas economic activity and engagement with international institutions fosters a more stable, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable world economy.

The Communications and Outreach Associate will work with the Assistant Director for Communications and Outreach and the Program Manager for GCI to:

• Develop strategies and outreach plans for English and Chinese language audiences for GCI research products, webinars, commentary and database updates.
• Monitor and track media coverage for GCI projects and curate press lists.
• Support management of English and Chinese social media accounts, including drafting and scheduling posts.
• Craft engaging emails to subscribers in English and Chinese.
• Design/support creation of multimedia, such as infographics, social media flyers and videos in English and Chinese.
• Draft summary blog posts in English and Chinese.
• Update the English and Chinese versions of the website to add new publications and events.
• Conduct promotional outreach and craft outreach strategies for relevant stakeholders, including Chinese-language policymakers and audiences.
• Serve as key conduit for sharing research and information with Chinese partners and target audiences.
• Monitor Chinese policy dates and events, identify potential policy points of entry for research and experts.
• Organize logistics of on-campus events and meetings under supervision.
• Organize events and workshops in China and elsewhere under supervision.
• Coordinate with external partners on joint events and initiatives.
• Manage the translation process for GCI publications and review Chinese language translations for quality control.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in Chinese and strong proficiency in English are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR or related field; Master’s degree preferred; with 2 years of related experience.
• Interest in global development policy and topics such as China, global economic governance, energy, climate, biodiversity and international finance is a plus.
• Ability to complete assigned projects and tasks independently.
• Understanding of current events and politics.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Basic experience and interest working in research/policy-oriented communications.
• Experience using WordPress to update websites.
• Experience handling professional social media accounts, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Weibo, BiliBili and WeChat.
• Experience with apps such as Hubspot, Mailchimp, Canva, etc.
• Experience working with Cision or comparable media relations software or desire to learn.
• Experience conducting outreach to policymakers, especially in China.
• Familiarity with work productivity tools such as Microsoft 365, InDesign, Adobe Suite, Monday, and online meeting technology.

This position is based in Boston, MA.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.