XJTLU is Hiring an International Communications Specialist in China: Full-Time University Communications Role With Competitive Salary
Overview
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is recruiting an International Communications Specialist for its University Marketing and Communications team in Suzhou, China. The full-time, fixed-term role focuses on strengthening the university's international media presence, managing relationships with journalists and supporting public relations campaigns. The vacancy reference is 4198.
XJTLU was founded in 2006 through a partnership between the University of Liverpool and Xi'an Jiaotong University. It has more than 25,000 students across Suzhou and Liverpool, about 2,500 staff, and over 120 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It is marking its 20th anniversary.
What the role involves
The specialist writes and edits media releases, maintains international media contacts and a shared contact database, answers media enquiries, arranges journalist meetings and media events, plans annual media promotion packages within budget, and hosts international media at university events. The role also covers social media, recruitment campaigns, website articles, newsletters, speeches, video scripts and reports, contributions to magazines and annual reports, editing English-language material from other departments, and organising international PR events.
Who can apply
Applicants should have a master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field, native-level English writing, and at least three years in a communications management role in a corporate or institutional setting. Experience with creative teams, cross-cultural communication and developing news, digital and advertising content is expected. University experience and higher education media relations are preferred. Strong organisation, negotiation, public speaking and independent working skills are needed.
What you get
The salary is competitive for the market. Benefits include a career development pathway, annual performance reviews, professional training, international commercial insurance for staff and families, 13 days of statutory holidays, 34 days of annual leave, and family, sick, marriage, paternity and parental leave. Employment is subject to Chinese labour laws and work permit rules.
Key dates
The post was advertised on 4 September 2026 and applications close on 3 November 2026.