Qualification & Responsibility

Job Description

Position Title: International Communications Specialist

Role statement: We’re looking for a talented bilingual communication professional to join XJTLU’s Communications team. The ideal candidate is passionate about international engagement, promoting higher education and about creating campaigns and stories that will help build XJTLU’s international and domestic reputation as a leader in learning, teaching and research. The incumbent will have a strong background in communication, content development, international media relations and translation.

Responsibilities:

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  Help plan and coordinate content for complex publications and editorial projects targeting international and Chinese audiences such as prospectuses, brochures, magazines or annual reports as assigned

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  Write, edit and translate materials in English and in Chinese including (but not limited to) marketing communications, student recruitment campaigns, web content, stories and articles, newsletters, media releases, event promotion, background information, video scripts, speeches and reports;
  

• Edit original English/Chinese material developed by other departments for use in the XJTLU website, news reports or other publications noted above while ensuring accuracy, coherent messaging and a consistent voice;
  

• Help to develop communication strategies to generate earned media coverage for XJTLU in Chinese or international media platforms;
  

• Organise and participate in media relationship maintenance activities, from general communications and receptions to annual hospitality events; discuss and plan media promotion package for the University are both effective and on budget;
  

• Help develop and maintain XJTLU’s network of Chinese and international media contacts including handling media enquiries;
  

• Inviting and hosting media to cover the key University events, including the coordination of schedules, briefings and other logistical requirements as required
  

• Writing press releases for the domestic and international media;
  

• Planning and organizing international PR events or campaigns;
  

• Other duties as assigned. Requirements:
  

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in journalism, communications, public relations or related fields；
  

• Excellent writing skills in both Chinese and English
  

• Excellent English and Chinese translation skills
  

• Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Chinese
  

• More than three years of experience in a communications management in a corporate or institutional setting is essential; minimum of three years of directly relevant experience in a university environment and in-depth knowledge of higher education is preferred;
  

• More than three years of experience in managing domestic media and international media relations in higher education is preferred
  

• Experience working with creative teams to develop complex projects such as news, stories, feature reports, collateral materials, web and digital content, and advertising; • Cross-cultural communication skills and experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds;

• Flexibility to work some nights and weekends is essential.
  

Personal Qualities:

• Highly productive self-starter with excellent organisational and time management skills; able to manage multiple projects and effectively manage competing priorities and tight deadlines;
  

• Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication abilities;
  

• The ability to speak publicly, to interact with different internal and external clients, and to represent the University Marketing and Communication office with a high level of professionalism
  

• An ability to work autonomously and effectively on multiple projects;
  

• Creative and flexible with ability to develop new approaches to advance goals and objectives
  

• Tactful and enthusiastic with a “can-do” attitude; able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment under public scrutiny;
  

• A team player who is able to work with a diverse range of people across various levels of the University to achieve a common goal while maintaining the ability to think independently.

上班地址：苏州工业园区独墅湖高等教育区仁爱路111号

西交利物浦大学坐落在素有“人间天堂”之称的苏州，这座文化名城至今仍坐落在春秋战国期间的原址上。仍然保持着“水陆平行，河街相邻”的双棋盘格局和粉墙黛瓦、小桥流水的古朴风貌。古城数千年的历史，给后人留下了大量的珍贵文化遗产，其中又以园林为著称，拙政园、留园、网师园等九处名胜古迹被列为世界文化遗产。今天的苏州不仅保留了它悠久文化传统，同时又是一个与时俱进的、对世界开放的现代化城市。近年来它的国民经济总产值以将近15%年增长率快速发展。苏州的GDP仅次于上海、北京和广州。
西交利物浦大学是苏州进一步对外开放和教育全球化的产物。苏州及周边地区经济的高速发展吸引了两所世界名校——中国西安交通大学和英国利物浦大学。它们作为母校在苏州工业园区独墅湖高教区合作创办一所以理、工、管起步的国际型大学。这也是国内一所由教育部批准中外“强强”合作的大学。它的愿景是研究导向、独具特色、世界认可的中国大学和中国土地上的国际大学。它旨在培养具有国际视野和竞争力的高级技术和管理人才；积极为经济和社会发展提供科技和管理服务；在人类面临严重生存挑战的领域有特色地开展研究；探索高等教育新模式，影响中国甚至世界的教育发展。
西交利物浦大学建校于中国—新加坡苏州工业园区，这所学校将在悠久浓郁的文化传统与世界罕有的高速经济发展并存共生的美好环境中成长。
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