Communications Consultant for Chinese Language
Quick answer
UNCCD is hiring a mid-level Communications Consultant for Chinese Language to enhance Chinese-language communications and media coverage of UNCCD priorities. The role involves developing media engagement strategies, creating communication materials, and monitoring media coverage. The position is remote with potential travel, and requires strong writing skills in Chinese and experience in media relations.
- Role
- Communications Consultant for Chinese Language
- Organization
- UNCCD - United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
- Location
- Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The UNCCD is seeking a Communications Consultant for Chinese Language to enhance visibility and quality of Chinese-language communications regarding UNCCD priorities. The consultant will develop media engagement strategies, support outreach campaigns, and create communication materials in Chinese. Responsibilities include drafting and translating content, pitching to media, and monitoring coverage. The role requires strong writing skills in Chinese and experience in media relations, particularly within environmental contexts.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement media engagement approaches for Chinese-speaking audiences
- Support media outreach around key institutional moments and processes
- Support communications and media outreach for UNCCD’s outreach and storytelling campaigns
- Draft, translate and/or adapt communication products into Chinese
- Proactively pitch Chinese-speaking media and support placement of interviews, features and opinion pieces
- Monitor and analyze Chinese-language media coverage and provide regular summaries and insights
What it takes
- First-level university degree in public relations, journalism, communications or political/social sciences
- Minimum 5 years of experience creating media content
- Excellent writing and editing skills in Chinese
- Fluency in spoken and written Chinese and English
- Knowledge of environmental policy and outreach issues
- Experience with top-tier Chinese media
What you'll bring
How we treat you
An Office 365 license will be provided by the UNCCD to enable the candidate to access official emails, SharePoint, OneDrive and other office applications, such as Word and Excel. Further computer requirements: An antivirus application which receives regular updates; Browsers must be a newer version with regular updates enabled; Regular Windows 11 updates should be enabled with Windows laptop or PC. In addition, a mobile phone will be required to enable Multifactor Authentication (MFA) through SMS or the Authenticator App.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote with potential travel.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a first-level university degree in public relations, journalism, communications or political/social sciences, minimum 5 years of experience creating media content, excellent writing and editing skills in Chinese, fluency in spoken and written Chinese and English, and knowledge of environmental policy and outreach issues.
How do I apply?
To apply, please visit the UNCCD job posting page and follow the instructions provided.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote with potential travel.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNCCD - United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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