Job location: California

Are you passionate about social media? Do you want to impact 300 million users?

Tencent’s micro-blogging platform – Tencent Weibo [akin to a hybrid of Twitter and Facebook] has more than 300 million users and is one of the most popular sites in China. Tencent Weibo is looking for a motivated, self-starting, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a creative environment to be the Social Media Evangelist/Journalist — Sports . This individual will be responsible for recruiting, building relationships with and encouraging Professional or Olympic athletes to utilize Tencent Weibo services. Additional responsibilities include promoting Tencent’s web portal – QQ.COM, which is No. 1 in China by number of visitors.

Requirements:

* Experience and familiarity with social media. Heavy user of Twitter and other social media sites
* Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred in Journalism, Communications or a related field
* More than 5 years of editorial and reporting experience in Sports, with a deep understanding of the Sports industry.
* Strong media relations
* Self-motivated go-getter who is driven to achieve results creatively
* Ability to succeed in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (written and verbal communication)

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs [at] tencentamerica.com. Type “Social Media Evangelist/Journalist – Sports” as the subject.

Tencent America LLC is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the birthplace of Silicon Valley. As the launching pad for the US market, Tencent America is dedicated to building memorable, entertaining game experiences that delight audiences everywhere.

We are small and nimble, but growing rapidly and looking for top talent to propel us forward. Combining the results-oriented nature of a startup with the resources of a profitable and leading internet company, Tencent America offers a unique opportunity for aspiring individuals to thrive. We embrace a culture of teamwork & creativity and are driven by our values – Integrity, Passion, Collaboration, and Innovation. We seek like-minded individuals who prosper and thrive in this culture, and also know how to have fun. We offer competitive compensation, fully paid health benefits, on-site gaming (of course), and truly value our team members and their professional growth. Sound too good to be true? Let us show you. . . Come meet the people who make Tencent America a great place to work!

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