Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

Job Post – News and Public Affairs Assistant

Position Title: News and Public Affairs Assistant

Reporting to: Director of News and Public Affairs

Start Date: ASAP

Position Type: Full time

Number of Hiring: 1

Post Number: NPA-2021006

Position Description                                                                      

The incumbent will be responsible for writing, editing and reporting school news in a timely and accurate manner. S/he will get involved in school website development and maintenance, and help manage GTIIT WeChat subscription account. Furthermore, s/he will collaborate to organize school public affairs activities.

Duties and Responsibilities                                                                    

·       Write press releases, brochures, fact sheets, newsletters and correspondence.

·       Translate English and Chinese news and relevant documents.

·       Post news and prepare periodic reports and presentations to update school website and social media account.

·       Answer routine questions and inquiries from media and the public.

·       Help arrange press conferences and briefings.

·       Help build and maintain outbound communications to establish and promote GTIIT’s image.

·       Initiate and suggest new PR projects and programs with supervisor consent.

·       Prepare and produce marketing materials both for domestic and international recruitment programs.

·       Complete other tasks assigned by superiors.

Required Job Specifications                                                                

·       Required qualification: Master’s degree from an internationally reputable university.

·  Required experience: Preferably relevant working experiences in higher education institutions.

Required Job Competencies                                                                

·       Good news writing and translation skills: both in Chinese and English.

·       Good photography skills and aesthetic judgement.

·       Sensitivity to news, experiences in writing and selecting topics.

·       Good skills of communications.

·       General knowledge about science and technology.

·       Team spirits, able to cooperate with others.

·       Creative thinking.

·       Resistance to pressure.

Application Information                                                                   

Please send your cover letter, Chinese and English CVs, personal news and photography works to hr@gtiit.edu.cn in the format of name + position. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.