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 27.05.2024

Position: Press and Public Diplomacy Student Assistant – Department of Public Diplomacy, Media and Culture
Deadline: 2 July 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 China is looking for an energetic Chinese student for a position as our part-time Press and Public Diplomacy Student Assistant to start in July 2024. 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 into Chinese
• 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, minimum 8 months, preferably 12 months (working hours will be planned based on the schedule together with the selected candidates). Please be noted that only candidate that has completed the internship with the promised length will be able to obtain an internship certificate.

Salary: Monthly salary of 2000 RMB.

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 (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 e-mail .

Important information
To be considered for this job a clean criminal record is required.