Senior Officer/Officer, Communication and Public Relations Office

COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

Senior Officer / Officer (26270056)

The Communication and Public Relations Office is seeking a self-motivated individual to support and drive the University’s corporate communications and public relations initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Organise and implement media publicity initiatives to elevate the University’s profile;
• Proactively identify and develop newsworthy stories to enhance positive media exposure for the University;
• Draft, edit, and manage a range of publicity materials and content for distribution across internal and external communication platforms;
• Assist in handling media enquiries and responding to requests in a timely manner;
• Monitor media channels for coverage concerning the University and prepare regular summaries as required;
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
• Support the Office in various functional areas and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree, preferably in Journalism, Communication Studies, or a related discipline, with a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• At least five years of relevant work experience in corporate communications, public affairs and media relations;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with demonstrated creativity and ability to produce compelling and impactful content;
• Experience in networking and building relationships with media professionals;
• Strong sensitivity in current affairs and political landscape;
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and capable of working 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 will be considered for appointment as 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 an interview 8 weeks after submission of the application may consider their applications 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.