TECO in Atlanta, the de facto consulate-general for Taiwan in the Southeast US, is recruiting a Media Liaison. This is a full-time role that requires native and excellent English, strong writing abilities, and some technical skills.
Major duties include:
- Write speeches, press releases, op-eds, official correspondence with politicians and business leaders, and other related writing tasks
- Contact press and others when necessary
- Manage English social media posts, including fun new initiatives like filming videos
- General administrative tasks and other assigned office projects
- Conducting research on issues relevant to colleagues
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree completed (preferred major related to English, Political Science, International Affairs, etc)
- Ability to write speeches, press releases, letters to counterparts, op-eds, research papers, etc in native-level English
- Proficiency in social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc)
- Ability to use simple video-editing software such as iMovie
- Ability to conduct individual research
- Computer program fluency (Microsoft Office Suites)
- Be able to work flexible hours if necessary
- Knowledge of Taiwan and US
Details:
- Position start date: better from December 1st (negotiable)
- Hours per week: 40
- Salary and benefits: starting salary around $33,100/year (including social security); provide the option of the insurance plans after 3-month trial.
- To maintain student status, Graduate students may register this internship with the Career Center, if selected
To apply:
- Please email a resume and one writing sample hychang02@mofa.gov.tw to by December 9th, 2022