Job Posting Title:

Associate Manager-Government Affairs

Req ID:

10010513

Job Description:

Job Summary:

This position is to support and execute Shanghai Disney Resort(SHDR) government affair(GA)   strategy and work plan together with the team, with a focus on building and maintaining mutually beneficiary relationships with key external stakeholders, including government agencies, academic institutions, think tanks, business chambers, industry associations, etc. The position needs to support the smooth operations, sustainable business success and growth, and future development of Shanghai Disney Resort, which includes understanding key business challenges and needs through regular communications with Lines of Business (LOBs) and providing support accordingly, meanwhile taking actions to engage with relevant external stakeholders to address challenges and requests from Lines of Business. The position also needs to identify opportunities and platforms to drive Shanghai Disney Resort visitation and business, ensuring that all GA  initiatives and engagements are fully compliant with relevant local and US legislations. 

Key Responsibilities:

Support the manager to draft overall GA strategic plan, initiate new programs, and identify new opportunities that could help drive SHDR visitation and business by leveraging government and industry resources;Lead specific GA initiated or co-organized projects to achieve pre-aligned business goals;Represent GA to engage with external stakeholders including government, KOLs, academic experts, business associations, etc. to support business growth and enhance brand reputation;Understand key business challenges and needs through regular communications with LOBs and support their needs, taking actions to engage with relevant external stakeholders to address LOB needs and challenges;Expand, maintain, and manage good relationship with key government stakeholders;Arrange regular and ad hoc external meetings for SHDR leadership and LOBs with external stakeholders;Help organize workshops and sharing sessions for SHDR leadership to help them gain insights on China’s business landscape and hot social issues;Receive important external delegation visits;Monitor and analyze regulations and legislative policies that may impact business operations.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above;At least 5 years’ solid GA experience in government agencies, multinational company, or related industry associations;Proved abilities in strategic planning, initiating, leading, and executing projects;Extensive knowledge of Chinese government structure and functions at both central and local levels, understand China’s policy and regulatory environment;Excellent interpersonal and negotiation abilities in both Chinese and English, able to proactively address issues and resolve conflicts;Strong communication skills, oral and written, able to work effectively with partners both internally and externally;A problem-solver and self-starter;Extraverted, outgoing, with a strong sense of partnership and team-work;Business-savvy and culturally-sensitive.

About Shanghai Disney Resort:

As one of the worldwide leaders in family entertainment, Shanghai Disney Resort delivers legendary service and a lifetime of memories for our guests. Joining us in a new world of fantasy, imagination, creativity, and adventure involves creating happiness for the millions of guests who visit our Resort each year. Whether your career journey here is onstage or backstage, there are almost unlimited opportunities for growth and personal development at Shanghai Disney.

We are committed to providing equal employment.Specific benefits vary between different roles and may be adjusted according to company policy.Shanghai Disney Resort does not charge a fee to submit job applications and has not authorized any individual or company to charge to do so. Please always check our official channels or platforms for the most relevant recruitment information.

Job Posting Segment:

Shanghai Disney Resort

Job Posting Primary Business:

Public Affairs (SHDR)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Government Relations

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Shanghai, China

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2022-08-03-07:00