Media Manager, China
The Climate Group (TCG) is seeking a dynamic, experienced and motivated professional to join us in Mainland China, based in Beijing. A clear understanding of climate policy frameworks, low carbon economy, urbanization under national and international context is a requirement. Experience researching in low carbon technology identification and application is preferable. The successful candidate will be required to generate regularly high quality reports and be involved in various programs in related arenas.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Head of Communications, TCG media manager is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensible and consistent media strategy to support TCG, and key programs branding. The position has to research, plan, organize, manage and maintain all media channels in order to reach the TCG communication goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement media plan for specific projects / events
- Manage all media related paperwork, including press release, in-depth articles writing, TCG official website content, and blog content support with sensitivity to news angles
- keep up to date with media trends and keeps ahead of TCG competitors by ensuring TCG brand gets the quality coverage in TCG media circle
- Maintain & upgrade TCG media relations
- Coordinate with TCG international team to support TCG global programs communication, and TCG China programs communications internationally
- Coordinate with internal program teams in order to effectively deliver TCG program brands among TCG key stakeholders
- Effectively use social media to promote TCG brand
- Write event publicity reports, and daily TCG news monitoring
- Manage communication related vendors, such as clipping vendor.
Qualifications
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Excellent communications, organizational and interpersonal skills, strong analytical ability
- Ability to work with others closely as team by influence and develop strong relationships across TCG
- Creative thinker and fast learner, ability to communicate ideas effectively
- Ability to manage staff and external vendors in order to maximize productivity of department
- Flexible, ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
- Communication skills, like in any other media job, is essential in this field
- Knowledge in environment / climate change related fields
- Good at in-depth article writing
- Fluent in English
- Good networking skills and interpersonal skills are also important
- Technical knowledge, especially in electronic or new media
- Good managerial skills, understanding the use of diverse aspects of media, and creativity is also required
Education and experience
- Master degree in environment or communications
- 3+ years work experience in environment related communications areas and marketing.
Interested candidates should email a CV and covering letter, including expected remuneration to: wwang@theclimategroup.org