Awards and Jury Operations - Assistant Manager / Manager

Haymarket Media Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Flexible working model

Healthcare benefits including dental

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to key industry players

Annual bonus

Job summary

Haymarket Media Group in Hong Kong seeks a Manager/Assistant Manager for Awards and Jury Operations to lead the end-to-end jury process and ensure smooth judging across our flagship campaigns.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external auditors, manage data, and drive entry growth while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience required for Assistant Manager or at least 5 years for Executive level in advertising, awards, conference or project management.
• University degree in business management, advertising, marketing or related field preferred but not essential.
• Strong written and spoken English and Chinese favorable; other languages an advantage.
• Excellent time management, organization and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with WordPress, TEAMS and Cvent is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage jury data lists, invitations, materials and website uploads.
• Set up, maintain and troubleshoot the judging platform; support judges.
• Coordinate scheduling of all judging calls with timely confirmations.
• Organise jury data updates, compile feedback and prepare analysis reports.
• Upload and manage jury content across awards sites.
• Conduct market research and maintain event databases.
• Drive engagement by following up with targeted organisations.
• Support validation processes with external auditors; ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams on timelines and ad hoc tasks.
• Oversee entries and judging processes; liaise to drive entries and table sales.

Skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office

WordPress

TEAMS

Cvent

English

Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management, advertising, marketing, hospitality management or related field

Tools

WordPress

TEAMS

Cvent

Job description

Haymarket Media Group is a global media, data and analytics company. Haymarket operates over 70 market-leading brands across 15 offices in six countries, connecting people and communities through print, digital, mobile, and live media. Despite our diverse portfolio, our purpose is consistent: to create trusted, premium specialist media brands that build strong communities and drive valuable conversations. This focus has earned the trust of millions worldwide.

Awards and Jury Operations – Manager/Assistant Manager

Haymarket is seeking a manager, based in Hong Kong. This role will be pivotal in managing the seamless execution of our renowned and flagship B2B awards events including those under industry-leading brands such as Campaign Asia Pacific across the Haymarket Media Group.

This is an opportunity to gain exposure to top advertising clients and their businesses as well as establish and maintain long-lasting relationships with key players.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Jury Management: includes manage jury data list, follow up on invitations and materials, filing and upload to website.
• Jury Platform: set up, maintain, and troubleshoot the judging platform; provide responsive support to judges throughout the process.
• Scheduling & Coordination: oversee scheduling and coordination of all judging calls, ensuring smooth communication and timely confirmations.
• Data Management: organise the jury data update and filing system. Compile judges’ feedback and survey results and prepare analysis reports.
• Content Management: upload and manage all jury‑related content, judging results, and updates across awards websites.
• Conduct market research and compile industry event data, prepare analysis reports, and maintain updated databases.
• Manage enquiries and conduct follow-up calls to targeted organisations to introduce the awards programme and drive engagement and ensure smooth submission processes.
• Support results validation processes and work closely with the external auditor to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams on project timelines, administrative tasks, and ad hoc assignments.
• Oversee call for entries and entire judging processes. Liaise with all stakeholders to drive entry and table sales.

Requirements

• For executive role, aminimum of 5 years work experience required and if less experience, can apply for Assistant Manager with a minimum of 4 years of experience. Preferably in the advertising industry or in awards, conference, or training project management, though this is not essential.
• University degree holder in business management, advertising, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) is preferable. Other language skills provide a significant advantage.
• Multi-tasking skills: strong time management, organization, administration, and project management.
• Well-developed both written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilient, responsible, attentive, organized, and a great team player who understands how to work effectively across different internal stakeholders.
• Able to perform under stress while meeting deadlines.
• MS Office proficiency and knowledge of WordPress and other technology platforms such as TEAMS or Cvent will be an advantage but not necessary.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package and annual bonus.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within the team and across Haymarket.
• Exposure to key industry players in the marketing, agency and technology sectors.
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing up to 30 days with service.
• Flexible working model.
• Generous healthcare benefits, including dental coverage.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 1:1 coaching and counselling.
• Individual and team rewards and incentives for outstanding performance.

Why work with us?

At Haymarket, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We nurture a flexible, open working environment where talent can thrive, and where creativity and innovation are celebrated. Our teams are our greatest asset, producing exceptional content for readers and event attendees alike. We pride ourselves on a friendly, informal, and collaborative culture, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality work.

Our success is driven by the expertise, creativity, and dedication of our people - and by our commitment to integrity and respect, not just within our teams, but also towards our audiences, clients, and partners.

With over 16,000 companies worldwide relying on us, we empower businesses to grow. Join us, and you’ll work with world-class brands, build meaningful, lasting relationships, and make a real impact - all while developing your own career.