Description

The Schwarzman Scholars program, founded by Blackstone CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman, is an academically rigorous global postgraduate program that is oriented to today’s reality: a world where China plays an increasingly important role. Schwarzman Scholars brings together the best young minds worldwide to explore and understand the economic, political, and cultural factors contributing to China’s growth and rising importance as a global power. Scholars earn a one-year Master’s degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University, one of China’s most prestigious academic institutions, and gain an intimate understanding of China through academic, cultural, and professional immersion.

 Schwarzman Scholars recruits up to 200 students annually, and each cohort comprises 40% U.S. students, 20% Chinese students, and 40% from the rest of the world. The curriculum focuses on three core themes: leadership, global affairs, and China, and is taught in English by top Tsinghua faculty and outstanding visiting faculty from the world’s leading universities.

 The program allows students to develop leadership skills and professional networks. Schwarzman Scholars will learn about China through intensive graduate-level study, immersive travel and exploration, diverse mentorship and internship opportunities, and unparalleled access to global political, business, and thought leaders.

 Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the Communications Specialist is integral to the Schwarzman Scholars Marketing and Communications team. This position supports the organization's reputation-building activities and internal/external communications. This position works closely with leadership and staff to support the organization’s unified branding and communications strategies.  

Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare speeches, talking points, video scripts, and letters for leadership in support of major activities and events. Handle research, fact-checking, and facilitating reviews.

• Working in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team and agency partners, help to build and increase Schwarzman Scholars’ social media presence. Assist in drafting posts and developing content for social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.).
•  Provide support with the organization’s newsletters and digital communications to increase their quality and consistency. Responsibilities include editing and proofreading content and providing guidance on design, format, and content.
•  Prepare and draft press releases and media Q&As, including researching, writing, proofreading, and fact-checking. As needed, assist with media relations, pitching, media monitoring, and publicity reports.
•  Provide communications support for Commencement, Convocation, and other signature events, and support internal departments (alumni, development, enrollment, etc.) with their editorial needs.
• Working in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team, contributed to communications planning and strategies to build and enhance the reputation of Schwarzman Scholars among audiences in international markets.
•  Maintain and adhere to the organization’s brand editorial style guide. Provide counsel to others on organizational guidelines as needed.
•  Collaborate with the SASEF team to create and update website content, articles, and newsroom.

 Preferred skills

• Excellent creative writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including the ability to adapt writing style for different types of strategic communications and audiences.
• Familiar with PR, media relations, and reputation management best practices and trends
• Knowledge of social media channel management and emerging strategies, including measurement of performance analytics (experience with media monitoring, i.e., Meltwater, Cison, etc., and/or social analytic tools is an asset)
• Experienced working with various types of digital communications, such as blasts, newsletters, websites, digital advertising campaigns, and news platforms (such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.)
• Strong organization, communication, and time management skills, including managing multiple projects and deadlines in a results-driven environment.
• Outstanding attention to detail

Please include with your application at least three work samples that showcase your writing or communications experience (such as articles, press releases, social posts, reports, campaigns, etc.).

SASEF is a forward-thinking and culturally open group, and we value candidates of all backgrounds; we encourage women and minorities to apply.

Please send your credentials, including writing samples to jobs@schwarzmanscholars.org

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field
• A minimum of 6 years of related work experience.
• Experience working in the higher education industry or for a public institution (multi-stakeholder environment) is preferred.
• Experience working in a public relations or media relations capacity is an asset.