China Unicom launches recruitment drive for new subsidiaries

China Unicom launches recruitment drive for new subsidiaries

China Unicom is looking to hire managers for three subsidiaries focused on the development of innovative value-added services, according to a company announcement on Jan. 21.

Unicom NewSpace, China Unicom’s subsidiary responsible for value-added service development and operations, and its two newly-established subsidiaries respectively responsible for music services and video services, will hire nine managers with experience in music services, video services, Internet advertising, IM and SNS.

By recruiting experienced managers, the company hopes to further develop its broadband, mobile and Internet services, particularly in time for its 3G launch.

China Unicom said previously that it aims to have a profitable WCDMA business by 2010, and innovative 3G value-added services will be crucial.

According to a CCID Consulting report, successful 3G operators will need to develop pioneering applications as well as provide individual and customized services for users.