北京招聘

Project Assistant / Project Consultant, Shanghai


SUMMARY:

APCO Worldwide has multiple opportunities to join our team in Shanghai, working to provide government relations and public affairs support to clients representing a variety of sectors, We are particularly interesting in those with experience or interest in energy and food and consumer products. These roles provide the right candidates a chance to work closely with a talented and well-regarded team of communication experts and contribute to the success of the firm. He or she will work under the supervision of an Associate Director or a Consultant

We are seeking confident, enthusiastic individuals with experience in government relations, policy analysis, communications and issue management who can work with teams to support client projects by providing research and analysis on client issues, monitoring issues and drafting written materials in English. The Project Consultant/Project Assistant work with staff at all levels and may also work directly with clients.

As an employer, APCO emphasizes professional development. We anticipate the Project Consultant / Project Assistants will participate in training and other programs available to them at APCO, and take full advantage of the opportunities afforded them to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of others at APCO.

APCO's key performance factors for excellence in each position:
? Client service/client relationships
? Communication
? Project management/delivering target business results
? Critical thinking
? Teamwork


Primary Responsibilities:

The following are examples of type of work this position would perform on a regular basis.
? Prepares customized credential packages for prospective clients, highlighting APCO capabilities, relevant case studies, and high-level industry notes and observations (which requires a minimal review by project managers)
? Drafts complete initial proposals for client work
? Participates actively in internal and client meetings, offering knowledgeable observations and suggestions
? Is able to maintain email/telephone contacts with clients as needed, without requiring a supervisor to intervene on routine matters
? Contributes to and prepares the “basic” reports required in the specific functional capacity (e.g, perception audits, market studies, provincial reports, summary reports, etc.) with minimal guidance and review by managers
? Proactively identifies external meetings and trainings to attend to build sector knowledge and contacts
? Demonstrates awareness of utilization and expectations, coordinating with project leaders to manage them


Qualifications and Requirements:

? 0-1 years of related work experience in a communication, consulting firm, corporate, experience in energy, food and consumer product industries, or media role
? BA or BS preferred in communication, marketing, media or business related fields
? Demonstrated communication and project management skills
? Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize project work
? Professional and confident demeanor
? Understanding of the business environment within China
? Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as to work independently
? Positive, flexible and proactive attitude that will lend itself to client service
? Native mandarin speaker, excellent written and spoken English
? Familiar with Microsoft office software

Candidates with more experience will be considered for project consultants.

Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide 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. A truly integrated company, APCO colleagues collaborate across borders every day to provide clients with the strategic guidance in government relations, strategic communications, corporate advisory or digital strategy to take the right business decision and to protect their reputation, anywhere in the world.

APCO Worldwide has been in China since 1989, and has offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. In China, we provide a full range of integrated services across multiple industries with a focus on ICT, healthcare, food & consumer products, financial services, energy and chemicals. Our clients include large multinational companies, trade associations, governments and non-profit organizations. As an employer, APCO emphasizes talent development. APCO encourages employees to take full advantage of the opportunities afforded to them and to share knowledge and expertise with their peers.

Website: http://www.apcoworldwide.com