Reporting to the Head of Communications & Public Affairs, major responsibilities include:

• Plan, manage and execute publicity for the Council’s events such as trade fairs (such as Hong Kong Electronics Fair, International Jewelry Fair) and consumer shows, including Book Fair, Food Expo etc.
• Cultivate positive relationship with mainstream media (Hong Kong, Chinese mainland and international media), pitch thematic and event-based stories to generate positive coverage for HKTDC at both corporate and project levels
• Source, supervise and monitor vendors, agencies, freelancers and other outsourced support to deliver quality publicity consistent with rest of the department. Facilitate and supervise the team’s use of outsourced support
• Oversee, supervise and coach the team to ensure quality control, maximum productivity and budget & operational compliance
• Monitor and take pre-emptive measures with media to minimise negative coverage where needed, such as drafting responsive statements and Q&A, and handling media enquiries
• Manage budget for projects and assist H/CPA in planning budgeting for departmental operations
• Assist H/CPA in developing and coordinating departmental activities 

Requirements

• University degree in communication, marketing, or other relevant disciplines
• At least 12 years’ solid working experience in editorial and public relations, event PR and event management and marketing communications, 6 years of which must be at managerial level with sizeable organisations
• Current experience in trade fairs and consumer shows publicity an advantage
• Outstanding editorial, writing and verbal skills in English and Chinese (including verbal Putonghua) with knowledge of social media content management
• Strong event PR experience with proven track record in managing issues and press at large-scale events
• Excellent planning, project management and administrative skills
• Experience in budgeting at departmental and project levels
• Solid working relationship with local, Mainland and international media
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong leadership, management and organizational skills; be a team player
• Highly motivated, with ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work in an agile, adaptable, dynamic, fast-paced environment, as well as to solve complex business challenges and large workload in a timely manner

Remuneration and Benefits:

The successful candidate will be offered a two-year contract with prospects for renewal upon expiry. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus an appropriate contract-end gratuity. Medical benefits and annual leave will be offered.

Application Procedure:

If you want to join our team, please complete the application form on our website at http://www.hktdc.com/careers.html on or before 10 April 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.