Officer, Brand & Communications

Position: Officer，Brand & Communications

Report to: Manager, Brand & Communications

Location: Shenzhen

Function: 

The Communication Officer will be responsible for implement communication works with the focus of related Priority projects, Non- Priority Projects, regional projects and other events, developing and assuring the quality of communications products under program and communication strategy. Build WWF /OPF profile and visibility in the regions covered and around WWF Shenzhen Region.

Main Responsibilities:

Support the design, coordination and implementation of the strategy and workplan of program communication with the focus of related Priority projects, Non- Priority Projects, regional projects  and campaigns.

Build WWF /OPF profile and visibility in the regions covered and around WWF Shenzhen region.

Implement the day-to-day program communication plan

Help to initiate and develop new ideas of program events and coordinate with fundraising and other actions.

Build and maintain relationship with stakeholders (eg. domestic and international media, design, vendors). Maintain media contact database.

Support to develop and implement branding strategy of WWF China and OPF.

Produce project related publications and communication materials with the support from project team.

Timely prepare and deliver documentations and reports related to local communication.

Handle press inquiries and respond to public inquiries about program or campaign issues and other organizational matters. Build and maintain a sound general knowledge of all WWF campaigns and issues.

Maintain a good communications and interactions with other department within PEPD and keep good and smoothly communication with teams of WWF China, and among government agencies, research institutions, companies and other organizations, as well as WWF network.

Other tasks allocated by line manager.

Working Relationship:

Internal:  Immediate line manager, team members. Also work closely with Shenzhen office, other members of PEPD, other WWF colleagues; and WWF Network colleagues.

External:  Regular interactions with media partners, related agencies, other NGOs, etc.

Qualifications:

University degree or above, in media, journalism, communications, conservation or related field.

Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in related field relevant to this position.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin and English.

Good competence in partnership development, communications, marketing /corporate and public relations communications.

Knowledge of international media landscape, and experience in management of media channel development and management is an advantage.

Good current understanding of WWF China and environmental conservation issues, and the working experience with WW is a plus.

Excellent ability to work cross-culturally.

Excellent inter-personal skills, and team work skills including ability to internal communication, open mind strategic think, self-motivated and innovative and meet deadlines.

Proactive, innovative and output-oriented personality.

Contact information：

Candidates should send a cover letter, CV in English and Chinese to hr@wwfchina.org.

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