Job description

The Press Officer is responsible for handling all aspects of media relations for the European Chamber.

Position Overview:
- Acting as official contact point between European Chamber and Chinese and foreign media
- Dealing with daily media requests, coordinating outreach and arranging interviews
- Developing and maintaining network of press contacts in China and Europe; maintaining media contacts lists for all European Chamber offices
- Proactively sourcing and developing opportunities for media coverage for the European Chamber in top tier Chinese and foreign media
- Developing, in association with the Government Affairs team, media statements on various issues and distributing them to the media
- Drafting and distributing press releases
- Organizing and coordinating regular press conferences and press briefings
- Monitoring Chinese and foreign media and producing regular media coverage reports
- Working with website editor and marketing team to generate content for European Chamber website and other publications
- Develop and implement a strategy to generate content for social media sites in a timely manner
- Working with the marketing team to produce films and multimedia programs to be used online
- Maintaining and updating information on the European Chamber website
- Provide support in sourcing and managing speaking and partnership opportunities

Skills & experience

-  Strong verbal and written communication skills, including an excellent command of spoken and written English and Mandarin
- Strong knowledge of, and interest in China’s commercial and political environment
- Ability to work to strict deadlines to a high degree of accuracy
- Existing network of contacts in the Beijing-based Chinese and/or foreign business media would be a distinct advantage
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in journalism, communications or a related field
- Minimum two years of professional experience in Media

How to apply

Submit cv, personality assessment questions and expected salary to bj_jobs@europeanchamber.com.cn

Please also clearly indicate in the subject heading "Application for Press Officer August 31st, 2019"

Personality Assessment Questions:

1. What do you know about the work of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) and of Chamber of Commerce organizations in general? (min. 80 words)

2. What particular knowledge or skills do you have that would make you successful in this position? (min.100 words)