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Greenpeace China seeks Media Officer for Foreign Correspondents
The Media Officer for Foreign Correspondents will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies and materials designed for international media to achieve the campaign and organizational objectives of Greenpeace China. The position will be based in Beijing.
Candidates must write and speak good English and Chinese. Experience in working with foreign media is a plus.
For more details: http://www.greenpeace.org/china/zh/jobs
Please send your application letter and full resume with current and expected salary to: recruit@cn.greenpeace.org
Greenpeace stands for positive change through action. We defend the natural world and promote peace.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE (ENGLISH):Media Officer for Foreign Correspondents
POSITION TITLE (CHINESE):国际媒体主任
LOCATION:Beijing
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Media Officer for Foreign Correspondents will be responsible for developing and implementing press work and communication strategies designed for international media to win Greenpeace campaigns, and for increasing public support in China and other countries for achieving the organization’s campaigning objectives.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Build up and maintain a network of foreign correspondents in China.
2.Cooperate with other Media Officers to plan, co-ordinate and execute media activities of Greenpeace China for international media based in China.
3.Contribute to the development of, and to proactively co-ordinate cohesive and creative mass communications strategies for Greenpeace campaigns including incorporation of the strategies, tactics and messages of the campaign into press release and report launches, political conferences, direct actions, and reactions to external events for foreign media in China. In addition, the Media Officer for Foreign Correspondents will identify and target specific international media to develop features or insert Greenpeace angles in their stories.
4.Cooperate with Media officers to co-ordinate the selection of videographers and photographers of Greenpeace China media activities for international media.
5.Cooperate with Media Officers to proactively provide communications input on the future direction of campaigns and feedback on successful and unsuccessful communications strategies and media coverage of foreign media; proactively seek and recommend opportunities for communication projects of international media.
6.Advise on media potential of direct actions, campaign materials and campaign plans and on improving campaign communications strategy on foreign media. Help co-ordinate timing of events to prevent conflict.
7.Cooperate with Media Officers to write and, in some cases, initiate press releases and background information for international media and prepare materials for conventions, actions, and other events and activities.
8.Cooperate with Media Officers and/ or Campaigners to initiate Feature/Soft Stories to publicize Greenpeace Campaign messages for international media.
9.Build and maintain a sound general knowledge of all Greenpeace campaigns and issues, in order to be capable of responding to general press inquiries.
10.Cooperate with Media Officers to prepare and organize press conferences. Handle foreign press enquiries.
11.Be on call after hours and weekends as necessary during major Greenpeace campaign pushes and for urgent press calls.
12.Responds to public inquiries about campaign issues and other matters.Prepares materials and publications when needed.
13.Work closely with the Communications Manager to ensure coherence of public messaging.
REQUIREMENTS:
SKILLS
1.Organizational and Time Management Skills:to address fluctuating priorities; to accommodate office and on site campaign work.
2.Leadership and Judgment Skills:to exhibit confidence and provide direction in planning, organizing and coordinating campaign activities in a given specialized area.
3.Planning Skills and Flexibility:to develop new approaches and advance campaign goals and objectives.
4.Interpersonal, Negotiating and Communications Skills: to work within teams; to facilitate public speaking engagements and interactions with other groups and interest sectors; to gain new allies and promote coalition work; to deal with the media.
5.Research and Analytical Skills:to evaluate information, plan strategies and anticipate ramifications.
6.Tact and Enthusiasm:to function effectively within a highly charged atmosphere, under public scrutiny.
7.Computer Skills:to utilize word processing and telecommunications capabilities; to develop written materials on campaign issues and strategies.
KNOWLEDGE
1.Knowledge of the overall goals and intent of Greenpeace (including policies, guidelines, programs, campaigns and project activities):to lead campaign activities in support of the world's largest environmental protection group.
2.Knowledge of environment/ecology issues in general:to provide specialized campaign expertise;to promote environmental concerns.
3.Knowledge of the media including responsibilities, equipment, techniques, policies, practices, scope, audience, tactics, structure, impact:to use the media to further campaign objectives; to increase awareness and gain public support; to communicate with relevant industry and government.
4.Knowledge of campaign techniques, strategies and practices:to provide support and cover, when needed, to media officers and campaigners.
Greenpeace China seeks Media Officer for Foreign Correspondents
The Media Officer for Foreign Correspondents will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies and materials designed for international media to achieve the campaign and organizational objectives of Greenpeace China. The position will be based in Beijing.
Candidates must write and speak good English and Chinese. Experience in working with foreign media is a plus.
For more details: http://www.greenpeace.org/china/zh/jobs
Please send your application letter and full resume with current and expected salary to: recruit@cn.greenpeace.org
Greenpeace stands for positive change through action. We defend the natural world and promote peace. |
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