Communications Coordinator (Chinese Media)

at  City of Richmond BC

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (CHINESE MEDIA)

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of communications principles, practices, methods, materials and techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of writing techniques, graphic arts, photography and print production.
• Considerable knowledge of the news and advertising media.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate communications plans, programs, and activities.
• Ability to provide technical advice and guidance on the methods and materials used in developing communications strategies.
• Ability to coordinate the design, production and dissemination of marketing publications and media messages and to administer related contracts.
• Ability to develop and implement concepts and themes and to research, write, produce and disseminate a variety of promotional, informational and publicity material.
• Ability to identify potentially contentious issues and escalate them to a superior.
• Ability to oversee the work of staff and consultants engaged in communication activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with fluency in both Chinese and English languages.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to successfully clear a Police Information Check.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of communications experience.
• Degree or diploma in communications, marketing or public relations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in oral and written Cantonese, Mandarin (both simplified and traditional), and English is required.
• Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

• Evaluates, develops and implements external and internal corporate communications strategies to fulfill Council’s Strategic Plan, corporate programs and objectives, which are focused on the City’s Chinese community.
• Works with City staff and Council to build connections with local Chinese groups and stakeholders by establishing relationships, and recommending strategies to address potential issues.
• Monitors Chinese media coverage and social media sites, and provides timely analysis as required; provides consultation to city staff and Council on issues of significance, and provides related recommendations.
• Coordinates, writes, edits, develops and publishes a variety of Chinese-language communications and engagement materials; interprets and translates materials as required.
• Performs market research relative to target audience.
• Supports the Director on key issues, and acts as City spokesperson on key issues to local Chinese media; responds to Chinese media requests as required.
• Performs related work as required.