Student Assistant - Press and Public Diplomacy in Beijing

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in China is looking for Student Assistant for Press and Public Diplomacy When 18.11.2024

Position: Press and Public Diplomacy Student Assistant – Department of Public Diplomacy, Media and Culture
Deadline: 1 December, 2024

Start date: As soon as possible
Location:
1. Dong Wu Jie, San Li Tun, Beijing

Would you like to work the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in China, the biggest Danish diplomatic mission abroad?

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Chinais looking for an energetic Chinese student for a position as our part-time Press and Public Diplomacy Student Assistant to start as soon as possible. Please see detailed information below:

Job Description
As a Press and Public Diplomacy Student Assistant, you will be closely working with the entire team to contribute to our Chinese social media platforms. Your main tasks will include:

• Translating relevant information/news about Denmark and the Embassy;
• Producing posts based on texts, pictures and videos for the Embassy’s Chinese social media platforms, including WeChat Public Account, WeChat Channels and Kuaishou
• Drafting weekly social media reports
• Assisting with other media and public diplomacy related ad hoc affairs.

You will have to be able to commit to 20 hours per week to be present at work at the Embassy physically, minimum 6 months, preferably 12 months (working hours will be planned based on the schedule together with the selected candidates)

Salary: Monthly salary of 2000 RMB based on above working hours.

Preferred Qualifications
The job is open for applicants who currently study at a university. We prefer you to have the following qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a BA or MA programme, major in journalism, international relations English or related areas is a plus.
• Good command of written English and Chinese;

• Avid social media user, experience in creative writing and/or managing social media public accounts is a plus;
• Superb in organizing data content and basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
• Knowledge and experience in video editing and graphic design is a plus;
• Responsible, inquisitive and creative

Application

To apply for the position, please send your CV and application in English explaining why you are the right person for the job to e-mail . Please also enclose 2-3 references/recommendation letters (including place of study/company, name of contact person and e-mail). Articles you have written in English and Chinese and links to video or photography work can be included for reference if possible.

The subject box of the e-mail should read “Press and Public Diplomacy Student Assistant – Department of Public Diplomacy, Media and Culture”. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Ms. Ting Zhao at [email protected].

Important information

To be considered for this job a clean criminal record is required if the candidate has passed the interview.