Responsibilities:

• Develop publicity-related content such as key messages, lines-to-take, speeches, talk notes, media Q&As, PowerPoint presentations, press releases and correspondence  
• Liaise with various HKTDC departments and overseas offices to prepare corporate communications materials
• Coordinate the production of editorial projects, including the Annual Report, and various media campaigns
• Assist with media relations management by compiling news clippings reports, handling media enquiries and coordinating interviews
• Handle other ad hoc projects as assigned by supervisors
  

Requirements:

• University degree in Communications, Journalism or a related discipline
• At least three years’ relevant experience, preferably at a statutory or sizable organisation, with key focus on corporate communications or public affairs. Work experience in journalism is an advantage
• Good command of English and Chinese, including Putonghua. Knowledge of a third language is an advantage
• Solid experience in editing and working with vendors or freelancers
• Excellent analytical, project management and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; highly self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Keen awareness of current affairs and familiarity with Hong Kong and international business issues
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Chinese word processing

Remuneration and Benefits:

The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed-term contract basis, renewable subject to operational needs. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates are invited to complete the application form on our website at http://www.hktdc.com/careers.html on or before 31 January 2019. Those who do not hear from us within EIGHT WEEKS after the closing date may assume their applications were unsuccessful.

All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purposes. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions within the Council. Their personal data will be destroyed six months after the selection is finalised.