Communications Specialist

Center for asia-pacific Resilience and Innovation

The Organization

The Center for Asia-Pacific Resilience and Innovation (CAPRI) was established in Taipei in 2022 to conduct interdisciplinary, comparative research on innovative practices in policy and governance that can strengthen societal resilience in the Asia Pacific. As a nongovernmental, nonpartisan, international organization, CAPRI’s current work focuses on identifying and meeting challenges to resilience at the intersection of health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability, particularly in the high-income societies of the region. CAPRI’s vision is to become a leading international think tank that promotes global discourse and provides Asia-Pacific perspectives on improving governance and addressing these challenges. CAPRI’s mission is to provide informed and insightful policy analysis to governments, academic and business leaders, the news media, civil society organizations, and the informed public in the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide. CAPRI’s initial funding in Taiwan has been provided by some of Taiwan’s leading corporations and philanthropists. During its first year of operation, CAPRI also received funding in the United States at the Miller Center Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization affiliated with the University of Virginia. CAPRI’s founding Board of Directors includes policy analysts as well as corporate and civic leaders from Europe, Taiwan, and the United States, and it is chaired by CAPRI’s founder Professor Syaru Shirley Lin, a former partner at Goldman Sachs and a faculty member at the University of Virginia, Chinese University of Hong Kong, and National Chengchi University in Taiwan. CAPRI’s work will be guided by an International Advisory Council chaired by Malcolm Turnbull, former Prime Minister of Australia.

Research Partners

CAPRI serves as the Asia-Pacific hub for several international organizations involved in policy research and advocacy on the challenges to economic, health, and environmental resilience posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and on policies that can increase resilience, improve governance, and prepare societies for future challenges. These research partners include the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC; the Miller Center of Public Affairs in Charlottesville, Virginia; the Reform for Resilience Commission, headquartered at the Chan School of Public Health at Harvard University; and the Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience (PHSSR), initiated by the World Economic Forum and the London School of Economics and Political Science.

The Opportunity

CAPRI is seeking a Communications Specialist committed to driving policy impact and interdisciplinary dialogue in the Asia Pacific. The Communications Specialist will join CAPRI’s team of globally-minded individuals to develop the Center’s brand and promote Asia-Pacific perspectives on public policy and governance in new and traditional media in either English or Chinese. The Specialist will collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Communications in initiating and maintaining relations with media outlets within and outside Taiwan. The Specialist will also work with the Center’s research team to share its findings and policy recommendations in digital content campaigns and social media. The Specialist will be primarily responsible for tracking digital content and campaigns for CAPRI across social media platforms. As part of this start-up nonprofit, the Specialist will also contribute to project coordination by designing materials for other initiatives according to CAPRI’s brand and target audiences in the Asia Pacific and beyond.

Responsibilities

Develop creative ways for CAPRI to communicate its research findings, publicize its events, and promote key messages to target audiences on various media and communication platforms
Create and share digital content on CAPRI’s Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter accounts
Creatively develop new strategies for communicating CAPRI’s messages and findings on various media platforms
Harmonize CAPRI’s efforts and strategy with those of its research partners (e.g., the Reform for Resilience Commission and the PHSSR) on communication related to joint projects
Assist CAPRI staff with the planning and logistics of independent and joint events, both online and in person
Identify, initiate, and maintain relations with media outlets and journalists within and outside Taiwan
Maintain and update CAPRI’s managed WordPress website and create web content
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Directors of Research, Administration, and External Affairs in other operational, developmental, and administrative tasks as needed

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in communications, media, or the social sciences
Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking in either English or Chinese
An intellectual interest in the Asia Pacific, public policy, and governance
Ability to express highly complex or academic concepts and research findings in an attractive, persuasive format to reach target audiences
Ability to work successfully within a small, flat, start-up organizational structure
Ability to work as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

At least 2 years’ work experience in administration, marketing, communication, public relations, or related work for a nonprofit organization
Knowledge of current events and experience or past coursework in public policy, especially in the Asia Pacific
Experience running social media for a nonprofit or academic organization
Creativity, flexibility, and strategic thinking
Experience in graphic design and design software

Location

The Communications Specialist will work out of CAPRI’s office in Taipei City, with occasional opportunities to travel where CAPRI has research partners.

Salary

Competitive; determined in light of position-related experience, professional accomplishments, and education.

How to Apply

Please send the following materials to [email protected]:

Your résumé/CV
A brief statement of interest
Three samples of your academic writing or publications in English (Chinese samples are also welcome if applicable)
Contact information for two professional or academic references

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