Senior Communications Officer - Media (Based in Beijing) at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) | District of Columbia, USA

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Senior Communications Officer - Media (Based in Beijing)

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Drive AIIB’s media strategy and crisis readiness to shape global narratives, partnering with senior leadership and top outlets.

Own and execute the bank's media relations strategy and major narratives.
Must-have: Minimum 10 years in media relations with senior leadership experience.
Standout: Strong network with top-tier international media and experience handling crisis communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and execute proactive media strategies that advance AIIB's mission, moving beyond event-driven communications to systematic narrative-building.
Curate creative story angles and media packages that generate coverage independently of institutional milestones and announcements.
Lead the development and placement of opinion articles from the AIIB president and vice presidents in relevant media outlets.
Collaborate with thematic leads within COM to create strategic story lines that identify, prioritize, and sequence media opportunities across the Bank's work, including climate, finance, regional connectivity, and development impact.
Lead the activation of media protocols under the Bank's crisis communications framework, providing reputational risk assessment to senior management and advisory on appropriate media engagement strategies.
Build and maintain institutional relationships with prominent international and regional media organizations at editorial leadership level.
Cultivate relationships across the media ecosystem: top editors and commentators, foreign and business editors, Bretton Woods institution reporters, and key vertical specialists.
Coordinate media relationship-building efforts across Bank leadership and COM team leads to ensure institutional rather than individual relationships.
Ensure that the Bank has a well-maintained contact list of journalists and media outlets across all platforms and a successful process of maintaining regular contact and collaboration with the media.
Provide strategic media counsel to AIIB senior management on global media trends, media positioning, corporate brand reputational risk, and emerging sensitive issues.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years' experience in media relations, journalism, or strategic communications, with significant experience at a senior level, preferably including people management experience.
Master’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, political science, economics/finance, international relations, public affairs, or other related fields from a reputable university.
Background in multilateral institutions, international finance, infrastructure, or development preferred.
Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining relationships with top-tier international media, including strong current contacts.
Exceptional ability to simplify complex information into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
Excellent writing skills, with mastery of news writing, opinion-article development, and executive communications.
Ability to advise and influence at executive levels.
Sharp news sense and strategic mindset, with the ability to work proactively and identify media opportunities before they emerge.
Collaborative, with the ability to navigate internal stakeholder dynamics and build trust across teams.
Positive, solutions-oriented approach, dedicated to influencing public understanding of AIIB's role and impact.

Preferred

A background in media is advantageous.
Experience with media in Asia is a plus.

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Working with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.

Founded in 2016

Beijing, Beijing, CHN

959 employees (35 in marketing)

www.aiib.org