Asso. Director, Communications

Job Description

Position Summary

The role of the Internal Communication s Associate Director is to contribute to China’s growth and success by developing executive communications and leading employee communications through internal events and platforms that showcases the company’s strategy.

Key responsibilities:

1.       Executive Communication

• Lead executive communications and prepare narrative support for executive’s media interview and speaking opportunities.

• Conduct executives and spokesperson media training.

2.       Employee communications

• Lead internal events such as Townhall and Annual Meeting

• Manage internal communications platforms, including Sync, all-staff emails, WeCom, and the editorial board

• Communicate the company’s China strategy to employees through platforms such as newsletters and hub.

3.       Talent development

• Grow talents and provide support for team members’ ongoing career development.

• Develop team and agency’s communications capabilities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (BA or BS), study of journalism, public affairs, public policy, marketing or communications

• In excess of 12 years’ experience in media and/or agency’s roles

• Proven ability to engage in media and drive strong media relationships and solid media results

• Possess the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage complex strategic initiatives and programs, while meeting expectations and deadlines within budgetary guidelines

• Possess strong time and project management and organizational skills, and the ability to remain flexible in a constantly changing environment

• Strong interpersonal skills in building and maintaining internal and external relationships

• Proficiency in English language for both oral and written

Candidate Behavioral Competency

• Integrity and trust

• Priority setting

• Creative and action oriented

• Agility and interpersonal savvy

• Fast learning

• Time management

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Business Communications, Communication Management, Communications Programs, Communication Strategy Development, Content Creation, Executive Communications, Social Media Communications, Special Event Planning, Strategic Communication Planning, Strategic Program Management

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

12/31/2026

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