About This Opportunity

COMMUNICATIONS AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS INTERNSHIP, SHANGHAI (For international students)

Company description

Our partner company was founded in 1984; it is an independent global communication, stakeholder engagement and business strategy firm with offices in more than 30 major cities throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.The host company has been in China since 1989, and has offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong. In Shanghai, we provide a full range of integrated services across multiple industries, with a focus on food & consumer products, government, manufacturing, and chemicals. Our clients include large multinational companies, trade associations, governments, NGOs and educational institutions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The  internship is designed to give interns a valuable educational experience, with exposure to a wide range of client work. While  interns are encouraged to develop their interest in either public relations or government relations, they will gain exposure in both practice areas. The following are specific duties assigned to interns and are performed on a daily basis:

 News and social media monitoring and analysis
 Analysis of industries for new business development
 English language editing of policy reports and other client deliverables
 Writing analytical pieces on Chinese policy, current events and business trends
 Active participation in brainstorming and strategy sessions
 Media and event management support
 Providing administrative assistance to projects on a limited basis
 Other similar duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

 Bachelor or Master’s degree in progress, preferably in Political Science, Communications, Journalism or Marketing; some relevant internship experience
 Strong interest in pursuing a career in public relations and/or government relations
 Native English speaker with excellent English writing and editing skills
 Proficiency in Chinese language
 Ability to translate from Chinese to English a plus
 Familiarity with and interest in the Chinese political and economic environment
 Strong research and critical thinking skills
 Ability to manage multiple projects independently
 Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as to work independently
 Professional demeanor

We are  accepting applications for internships on a rolling basis; interns should be able to make a three-six month commitment. Outstanding interns may be given the opportunity to transition to permanent, full-time employment.

If you are interested in further information send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]