Assistant Manager, Communication and Public Relations Office

COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

Assistant Manager (25260172)

The Communication and Public Relations Office is looking for a self-motivated candidate to drive our communication and public relations initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Strategically plan and organise media publicity initiatives to promote the University, e.g., press conferences, media interviews and networking engagements;
• Identify and develop newsworthy stories to enhance positive media exposure for the University;
• Draft, edit, and manage a variety of publicity materials and content for distribution across internal and external communication platforms;
• Handle media enquiries and assist in managing public affairs and related issues;
• Monitor media channels on the news coverage of the University; and
• Support the Office in various areas of work and take up additional duties as assigned by the team head.  

Requirements:

• A recognised degree, preferably in Journalism, Communication Studies or related discipline;
• At least eight years of work experience in corporate communications and media relations;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with demonstrated creativity and a proven ability to produce compelling and impactful content;
• Experience in networking with media;
• Strong sensitivity in current affairs and political landscape;
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to work independently with strong project management skills;
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; and
• Willingness to work on weekends and outside office hours when required.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written assessment. 

Candidates with less experience may be considered for appointment as Senior Officer.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review and mutual agreement.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the submission of application may consider their application unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.