Marketing and Communications Officer in Post Quantum Migration Interdisciplinary Laboratory (PQC-X)

Role Overview

The Communication & Marketing Officer is primarily responsible for providing professional public relations, communications, and marketing services for the PQC-X Lab. The appointee will assist the Operations Manager of the Lab in holistically managing internal and external communication channels to enhance the Lab's image and visibility. This position reports to the Operations Manager on a daily basis.

This is a frontline role that requires both strategic thinking and strong executional capabilities. As a core member of the professional services team led by the Operations Manager, the appointee will not only be responsible for content creation, social media operations, marketing event planning, and daily PR affairs, but will also work closely with the Operations Manager. The appointee will be fully involved in various social events, major conferences, and project execution for the Lab. Overall, this is a hybrid role with exceptionally high demands for comprehensive skills, flexibility, and executional drive.

Roles & Responsibilities:

•Develop and execute the annual communication and marketing plan for the PQC-X Lab to enhance its influence and academic reputation.

•Manage and operate the Lab's official promotional channels, including the official website, WeChat Official Account, LinkedIn, and other domestic and international social media platforms.

•Draft, edit, and publish high-quality promotional content in both Chinese and English, including press releases, interviews, newsletters, and brochures.

•Assist in planning and organizing online and offline marketing events (e.g., open days, academic forums, networking events, and alumni activities).

•Develop and maintain positive relationships with external media, industry partners, and relevant academic institutions.

•Collaborate deeply with the Operations Manager, actively participating in various social events, and conferences.

•Follow up on and support the execution process of various projects led by the Operations Manager.

•Monitor and analyze the performance and data of marketing campaigns, write regular reports, and provide optimization recommendations.

•Provide necessary administrative and operational support to other team members in the PQC-X Lab, and complete other assigned duties.

Qualifications:

•Highly enthusiastic and self-driven toward work, with an exceptional learning ability.

•Excellent logical thinking and emotional resilience; communication must be precise, efficient, and straight to the point.

•Bachelor’s degree with 3 year or more of relevant work experience.

•Solid practical experience in marketing, public relations, or corporate communications.

•Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and basic design/layout tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).

•Strong awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity in an international environment; rigorous and detail-oriented in work.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English.

•Strong multitasking abilities, with the capacity to properly set priorities and meet targets on time.