Careers

 Overview

As a Copy Writer, you will play a crucial role in the development and daily management of our publications and owned media. Your creativity, strong writing skills, and ability to work collaboratively will help us tell compelling stories and communicate our message effectively.

Key Responsibilities：

• Content Management: Oversee the daily operations of the chamber's publications and owned media, involving project-based content planning, topic selection, copywriting, and overseeing the printing process.
• Collaboration and Communication: Establish and maintain effective communication with interviewees and relevant partners to gather information. Conduct independent topic selection and interviews, ensuring thorough content collection and organization.
• Content Quality Assurance: Work alongside the team to refine and enhance both Chinese and English manuscripts, ensuring the highest quality of English content through meticulous editing and revision.
• Creative Support: Collaborate with team members to support various creative content planning initiatives, contributing your expertise to enhance overall project outcomes.

Qualifications：

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Chinese Language and Literature, Economics, or related fields.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, especially in editing for new media or financial media, with a comprehensive understanding of media editing and publishing processes.
• Language Proficiency: Exceptional command of both Chinese and English, with fluent communication skills and the ability to create and fine-tune manuscripts in both languages.
• Writing Skills: Strong writing foundation, with the ability to develop original content and engage in logical thinking to independently conduct in-depth content editing.
• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with WeChat public account editing and publishing tools, coupled with experience in managing new media content effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication abilities and a collaborative mindset, capable of efficiently working with team members to meet deadlines and achieve project goals.
• Responsibility and Attention to Detail: A strong sense of accountability for content quality, with keen attention to detail & sensitiveness as well as a proactive, positive and can-do attitude.

Responsibility

• Checking vouchers of branch companies to ensure the compliance with tax regulations and internal controlling
• Issuing payment notice and VAT invoice, following up outstanding account receivable timely
• Double checking the finance result of the two systems to ensure the data in two systems are consistent and correct for Shanghai Branch
• Daily bookkeeping for branch companies in two accounting systems (Chinese system-U8C, Foreign language system-Diamond3) and ensuring the data in two systems are consistent and correct
• Responsible for tax accounting, tax filing, payment and other tax affairs for branch companies
• Supporting the annual external financial audit by CPA and tax audit by CTA
• Filing the financial documents regularly • Other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Qualification

• Bachelor degree of Accounting
• Accountant Certificate holder
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in foreign companies
• Skilled in office software (Excel, PPT, Word), accounting system, VAT invoice system, tax declaration system and ERP system
• Good command of English in writing, reading and speaking
• Good teamwork spirit, good at learning and communication, strong sense of responsibility

Role Overview

Be the ESG Project Manager and serve as the contact person for members in focused industries. Manage and drive various initiatives and events to develop the ESG project, engage more members, and improve member satisfaction

Key Responsibilities：

ESG Project Management:

• Develop and execute ESG projects in line with the Chamber's strategic goals and industry requirements, such as ESG Alliance etc.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project progress and delivery.
• Be responsible for project timelines, budgets, and resources to maintain project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing members in specified industries.
• Organize and facilitate industry-specific events, workshops, and seminars to enhance member participation and knowledge sharing.
• Identify potential new members and develop strategies to attract them to join the Chamber's ESG initiatives.

Project Development:

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging ESG trends and opportunities in the target industries.
• Collaborate with industry experts and partners to design and propose new ESG projects that address industry challenges and contribute to sustainable development.
• Prepare project proposals and business plans, including budget forecasts and resource allocation plans.Project Quality and Solution Delivery Assurance:
• Establish and implement quality control processes and standards for ESG projects.
• Conduct regular project reviews and evaluations to assess project performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Guarantee a smooth and qualified solution delivery to achieve the defined targets

Shared tasks/responsibility：

• Most important aims are to position the German Chamber in the Chinese and German market as an important partner for foreign companies in China, to develop business and take care of and retain existing members as well as to increase the number of new members and to promote the Chamber image.
• Build and maintain close coordination with other internal departments of the German Chamber network (AHK) and (potential) external partners to find synergies and cooperation opportunities. This requires diplomatic sensitivity when handling members, partners and when interacting with official departments.
• Support for reporting to Chamber management and Board of Directors.
• Constantly improve processes and services for the members of the Chamber.
• Act as member engagement leader and drive projects for members in focused industry.Support other German Chamber projects and the team as needed.

Qualifications：

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, preferably with a focus on ESG or sustainability initiatives.
• Industry understanding and quick adoption in industry knowledge, experience with profound knowledge.
• Fluent in Chinese and English. German is a plus.
• Good at industry analysis and understand industry trends, so as to understand customer needs
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle complex projects and several projects simultaneously.
• Responsible and reliable, with the ability to work independently to achieve individual tasks.
• Strong team working spirit to cooperate with the project management team to meet deadlines and targets.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and reliable, with problem-solving ability, a strong sense of responsibility.
• Very good communication and social skills, such as diplomatic sensitiveness, intercultural and social competency.
• Ability to speak and present in front of large groups with high confidence
• Ability to develop ideas and suggestions for improvements of the work of the German Chamber.
• Flexibility and willingness to work outside regular working hours at events.

Description of this internship

• Support the AHK innovation team in conducting market research about the Chinese Innovation Ecosystem and Unicorns, event management and building a new audio podcast about innovation in China.
• Market Research: Assist the AHK innovation team in conducting in-depth market research focused on the Chinese Innovation Ecosystem and unicorn companies.
• Event Management: Collaborate closely with team members to plan and execute engaging social events in South China.
• Industry Monitoring: Stay updated on industry news and trends related to innovation, emerging technologies, and market developments in China.
• Podcast Development: Help define and create a social media marketing strategy for our new audio podcast centered on innovation in China.
• Entrepreneurial Skill: Enhance your entrepreneurial skills by participating in the development and testing of new services tailored for our members.
• Engagement with Startups: Actively engage with the Chinese startup ecosystem by identifying, analyzing, and reaching out to startups and unicorns.
• Industry Reports: Support the creation of industry reports to provide insights into the rapidly evolving innovation landscape in China.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above with experience of economics or other academic field relevant for this position (undergraduate student with related major also possible - depending on experience and skill set).
• Chinese native speaker. Fluent English (German is a plus).
• Good marketing experience, interested in working on marketing strategies, sales and promotion.
• Proficiency in social media marketing, event management and content(video and picture) creation (podcasting).
• Experience in Entrepreneurship, Startups, and latest technology trends in China, Germany and EU is a plus.
• Optional: Outgoing personality, has volunteered for a startup community or accelerator before
• Willing to learn new knowledge, goal orientated, and work independently
• Available at least three days a week in the office (Expected to start in March with six months internship)

Responsibility

• Research on the current economic situation of China, the latest topics focusing on German business in China and global business trends
• Supporting different publications and communication channels: writing articles, adjusting content, preparation of invitation mailings and WeChat postings, arranging data
• Assistance in preparation and implementation of all regular Chamber events such as webinars, workshops, roundtables, and company visits: composing event proposals, conducting background research, event promotion, registration and payment processing, preparation of presentations, speeches and meeting minutes

Requirements

• Final year undergraduate student or master student
• Chinese native speaker and Excellent English (additional knowledge of German is a plus)
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Friendly and highly motivated character, result driven and thorough working style with attention to detail
• Strong multitasking skills and can work under pressure, motivated and proactive