Responsibilities:

Assist the Head of Marketing in:

• Coordinating and managing all events operations, including but are not limiting to venue logistics coordination, rehearsals, artists and performers handling and stage management; VIP and general guests’ routing, crowd control, security plans and briefing and supervising related parties on-site;
• Sourcing and negotiating with vendors and suppliers; and preparing necessary paperwork to complete the tenders/quotations;
• Ensuring all required licenses and permits are granted before the events;
• Conducting risk assessment and contingency plan;
• Liaising and managing relevant parties such as film companies, production houses, venues, performers and caterers on event related matters;
• To prepare, draft and upload posts and photos for Society’s various social media platforms on a regular basis and after events on IFF website and other social platforms such as Facebook, Weibo, WeChat, Flickr, Twitter, Wikipedia, Instagram & etc.
• To maintain a sponsor and market intelligence database; To liaise with Education Bureau, universities, other educational institutions and secondary schools for outreach programme if any; and handle enquires related to outreach programmes;
• To liaise with design and printing house for preparing all publicity and promotional materials for the audience development and outreach programmes;
• To co-ordinate and assist in production of promos, trailers, highlight videos, promotional collaterals & etc. for Society’s different events;
• To provide on-site support in all Society’s events;
• To coordinate with designers and production houses on promotional materials;
• To proofread all outgoing promotional materials to ensure the accuracy;
• To assist in marketing, PR and event activities of the Society;
• To coordinate with the Society's PR agencies;
• To coordinate with the Society's various working teams and external parties
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or management from time to time.

Requirements：

• University graduate or equivalent in Marketing/Event Management with minimum 2 years of relevant working experience, experience in organizing medium to large scale events;
• Creativity, strategic thinking and attention to details are perquisites;
• Good sense in figures with prior experience in cost control is a plus;
• Knowledge in stage production including AV, lighting and set constructions; and familiar with red carpet arrangement;
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English, Cantonese and Putonghua;
• Proficient in PC skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint with Photoshop a plus); and
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment;
• Passionate in film industry and social media is preferred;
• Required to work overtime and irregular hours including full-day work on weekends and public holidays during certain periods.

The above position is offered on temporary contract terms only.

Interested parties should apply with detailed resume stating current and expected salary to The HR & Administration Office, The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society at 8/F, The Rays, 71 Hung To Road , Kwun Tong or click "apply now" for application

(All personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purpose only. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.)