We are currently seeking a highly motivated Consultant (native English speaker) to join our Government & Public Affairs (GPA) team in Beijing team to support our growing operations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or higher degree in International Relations, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Law, Economics, Journalism
• 4+ years related experience
• Professional experience in strategic communications, government relations, regulatory affairs and/or public affairs in China
• Solid understanding of Chinese government structure, functions and legislative processes at central, regional and local levels
• Understanding of issues effecting multinational businesses in China
• Strong computer knowledge - microsoft, power point, excel
• Excellent presentation, writing and communication skills, in English – Mandarin is a +
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to generate significant accomplishments with minimal supervision
• Strong ability to partner, develop and maintain positive, professional working relationships both internally and externally
• Positive outgoing attitude, and ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies and lead a team to implement successful project outcomes

Responsibilities

• Support/lead the GPA team’s thought leadership article writing and political risk assessment offerings.
• Actively contribute to the creation and implementation of long term strategic communications/ government relations strategy for our client portfolio.
• Lead key Industry /client relevant research.
• Based on industry and operational issues, identify and profile key government and quasi-government stakeholders at all levels of Chinese government
• Evaluate and analyze government stakeholder perceptions of relevance to our client portfolio and develop key messages to communicate and influence.
• Identify key channels for engagement and advocacy, including but not limited to direct engagement, third party engagement (key opinion leaders, industry associations, etc), foreign diplomatic missions and business chambers, media and public-private partnership initiatives
• Act as a main contact for our network opportunities
• Identify incremental business opportunities on current accounts and new business opportunities with prospects.
• Research and prepare new business proposals for new and existing clients and participates in presentations. Through networking, identifies potential new business and/or up-sell opportunities.
• Participate as an active member of the business community in activities and initiatives which benefit the position's overall mandate
• Provide input/editing on all English written assignments
• Responsible for the daily supervision of SAEs, AEs, ACs and Interns., working with other team members to ensure that monthly goals are achieved and addressing any problems with supervisor and subordinate.
• Assists H&K management in building top performing teams serving as an effective coach to subordinates.

Application information

Interested candidates are encouraged to send an application including cover letter and CV to us. Please indicate clearly in the subject line of your email: “Job Application for GPA Consultant” and whether you are currently available for an interview.

Working at H+K Strategies

Working at H+K is being part of a global family of thinkers, doers and game-changers. It’s more than producing quality work for some of the world’s top brands and companies (though a lot of the time that’s exactly what we’re doing), it’s building an invaluable network and making a difference. It’s working hard while living life to the fullest.

Every day, our people show up ready to get to work, and we’d like to think it’s for more than just the free snacks. There’s no typical day – our teams do everything from content strategy to crisis management. We’ve been recognized as one of the best places to work for women and working parents – offering benefits and flexibility that push the industry forward in terms of employee wellness.

Working at H+K is a chance to work with some of the smartest, most creative minds in the business. And whether you’re Skyping with a mentor in Singapore, standing shoulder to shoulder with colleagues from around the world at a big-budget launch event, or winning the annual chili cook-off, good people and exciting opportunities are plentiful.

Communications has no borders, so why should we? All of our staff are welcome and encouraged to visit other H+K offices, and if interested, we have dedicated transfer programs to help match interested staff with needs across our global network.

At H+K, you will help build teams that work collaboratively, across geographic boundaries, to push the limits of what public relations, marketing and communications can do and accomplish.