Communications Associate (New College Graduate)
- Full-time
- Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
- Business Function: Public Relations
- Work Location: Shanghai Sales Office--LOCATION-3-337
Company Description
At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Communications Associate / New College Graduate (NCG) will support the execution of integrated communications initiatives across PR and social media, while developing a strong foundation in B2B technology communications.
This role will offer exposure to regional communications practices, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on learning across core communications disciplines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the planning and execution of integrated communications activities, including public relations and social media programs
- Assist in media monitoring, coverage analysis, and preparation of communications reports and summaries
- Contribute to content development across social channels, including drafting support materials and coordinating content calendars
- Support coordination with external agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and consistent communications delivery
- Assist in organizing communications assets, documentation, and campaign-related materials
- Support basic performance tracking and data analysis to inform communications effectiveness
- Collaborate closely with APAC, Japan and China communications teams and external agencies on selected regional initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, or related disciplines
- Strong interest in B2B communications and technology industries
- Structured thinker with strong learning agility and execution capability
- Detail-oriented with basic data sensitivity and analytical mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Chinese and English
- Prior internship experience in communications, marketing, media, or related fields is a plus
- Overseas study or English working/internship experience is a plus
Additional Information
WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.
WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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