Senior Communications Officer (Investment Operations)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Beijing
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop communications strategies and implement high-quality, multi-channel communications activities that bring AIIB's mission to life; incorporate a data-driven evaluation program to measure the effectiveness of IO communications strategies tied to measurable results.
- Collaborate with multiple internal and external business partners to ensure alignment and understanding of media opportunities and issues.
- Be a trusted advisor to staff and collaborate with teams across AIIB's IO business to surface stories which demonstrate how AIIB is fulfilling its mandate and turn those stories into compelling content for omnichannel communication activities and outreach efforts and that will resonate with both internal and external audiences in key business development and focus markets.
- Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets (print, TV, radio, web, etc.), managing global / regional / local media profiling of AIIB on different media platforms (print, broadcast and digital).
- Write effective communications materials, including but not limited to press releases, backgrounders, briefing notes, speeches and key messages targeted to Investment Operations audiences and in alignment with the broader Communications Department's objectives, plans and programs.
- Develop and manage various events to build brand awareness of AIIB, its investments and related activities, and ensure that communication opportunities are maximized.
- Conduct media and speech training, and coach executives to be strong communicators with both internal and external audiences.
- Master's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
- 8 - 10 years of progressive experience in communications, with a focus on integrated promotional strategy, media relations, public relations, or corporate communications.
- Experience in the financial services, capital markets or development sector is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful communications strategies.
- Strong understanding of global / regional / local media landscapes and experience working with journalists.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.