Website Western Academy of Beijing
The Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is a leading international IB World school located in the cultural capital of one of the world's oldest and most dynamic cultures, China. Founded in 1994, the school prides itself on its world-class facilities, highly qualified teachers, global curriculum, warm and supportive environment, and service-oriented culture. We provide a learner-centered atmosphere that nurtures a strong sense of community among our 1,400 students with the mission to “Connect, Inspire, Challenge: Make a Difference.”
Position: Communications Specialist
Department: Marketing, Communications, Admissions and Advancement
Supervisor/Line Manager: Director of Marketing, Communications and Admissions
Job Description
Purpose: Responsible for the development of a world-class integrated and coordinated approach to WAB’s communications.
Guidance: WAB Style Guide
Objectives: Development and execution of the WAB messaging plan including the production of newsletters, social media usage and podcasting. Create and coordinate compelling articles and interviews that convey WAB’s core messages.
Operating Network: The Communications and Content Specialist works in the Communications Office. They are responsible to the Marketing, Communications, and Admissions Director.
External: Media organizations/companies
Internal: Communications team, WAB staff, Director of Innovation in Learning and teaching, parents, students
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate coverage and messaging for WAB stories that showcases the story of WAB to its own community and beyond
- Manage and oversee WAB Weekly newsletter
- Write, organize, publish, promote content for all platforms including website, WeChat, social, and external media
- Ensure consistent messaging and branding, WAB voice, and timely publication
- Work with the visual media team to create video news stories and photos
- Continue to host and build WAB’s podcast portfolio to diver deeper into key areas of learning at WAB
- Maintain organized, structured archive of all published content
- Review and edit text for WAB publications, as requested
Social Media
- Grow and engage WAB’s social networks and media presence.
- Plan the publication calendar and content for WAB social media
- Track and report on WAB’s social media activities and use that data to inform planning
General
- Ongoing support of the Communications team, as appropriate
Personal Specifications
The successful applicant is expected to have the following skills, abilities, knowledge and experience:
Qualifications:
- A relevant qualification in communications, journalism, media studies or similar
- Courses related to writing or media studies
Experience:
- At least five years’ experience working in the communications, publications or media sector, preferably with writing or editing role
- Experience working in an international environment
- Experience working across social media platforms
- Some experience in working in education or the non-profit sector an advantage
Skills and Abilities:
- Proven ability to speak, read and write English with eloquence and a flair for adaptive writing; able to write easily in different styles and capture the ‘voice’ of the school
- A strong understanding and new ideas on social media usage
- Good computer skills preferably on Mac system
- Flexible approach and willingness to both work and working hours; position will require evening and weekend responsibilities
- Experience in broadcasting or podcasting and production
- Positive interpersonal and effective communication skills
- Positive and dynamic can-do attitude and the ability to work in a team
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, students and parents in an intercultural context.
- Ability to work under pressure, to deadlines, and to multi- task
- Strong planning and self-management skills
- Chinese language an advantage
Application Deadline: January 28, 2022
To apply for this job please visit www.wab.edu.