China is approaching the center of the world stage in the new era,creating an urgent need for a large number of proficient international communication talents.Based on an analysis of the status quo of the international communication education,and the specific characteristics of the international communication practice in the new era,this paper identifies four essential skills for innovative talents in"foreign language+international communication"program:international discourse ability,intercultural ability,new media abili-ty,and transferable ability.It also proposes specific approaches for talent cultivation from five aspects:curric-ulum system,teaching methods,resource development,evaluation methods,and practice platforms,which are of great significance for the cultivation of international communication talents in the new era.