COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH ASSOCIATE Global Development Policy Center
COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH ASSOCIATE Global Development Policy Center
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Job Description
The Boston University Global Development Policy (GDP) Center seeks a Communications and Outreach Associate/Specialist to assist in monitoring and executing communications strategies across media relations digital media email marketing and stakeholder outreach for its Global China Initiative (GCI).
The GDP Center is a Universitywide research center that works to advance policyoriented research for financial stability human wellbeing and environmental sustainability. To fulfill that mission we conduct rigorous policy research; provide a convening place for scholars and stakeholders; engage in policy dialogue with policymakers civil society and reporters; and offer experiential learning for Boston University students.
GCI examines the extent to which Chinese overseas economic activity and engagement with international institutions fosters a more stable socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable world economy.
The Communications and Outreach Associate will work with the Assistant Director for Communications and Outreach and the Program Manager for GCI to:
- Develop strategies and outreach plans for English and Chinese language audiences for GCI research products webinars commentary and database updates
- Monitor and track media coverage for GCI projects and curate press lists
- Support management of English and Chinese social media accounts including drafting and scheduling posts
- Craft engaging emails to subscribers in English and Chinese
- Design/support creation of multimedia such as infographics social media flyers and videos in English and Chinese
- Draft summary blog posts in English and Chinese
- Update the English and Chinese versions of the website to add new publications and events
- Conduct promotional outreach and craft outreach strategies for relevant stakeholders including Chineselanguage policymakers and audiences
- Serve as key conduit for sharing research and information with Chinese partners and target audiences
- Monitor Chinese policy dates and events identify potential policy points of entry for research and experts
- Organize logistics of oncampus events and meetings under supervision
- Organize events and workshops in China and elsewhere under supervision
- Coordinate with external partners on joint events and initiatives
- Manage the translation process for GCI publications and review Chinese language translations for quality control
Required Skills
Qualifications:
- Fluency in Chinese and strong proficiency in English are required
- Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism PR or related field; Masters degree preferred; with 2 years of related experience
- Interest in global development policy and topics such as China global economic governance energy climate biodiversity and international finance is a plus
- Ability to complete assigned projects and tasks independently
- Understanding of current events and politics
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Basic experience and interest working in research/policyoriented communications
- Experience using WordPress to update websites
- Experience handling professional social media accounts including Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Weibo BiliBili and WeChat
- Experience with apps such as Hubspot Mailchimp Canva etc
- Experience working with Cision or comparable media relations software or desire to learn
- Experience conducting outreach to policymakers especially in China
- Familiarity with work productivity tools such as Microsoft 365 InDesign Adobe Suite Monday and online meeting technology
This position is based in Boston MA
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color natural or protective hairstyle religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service pregnancy or pregnancyrelated condition or because of marital parental or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
