Executive Officer I/II (Manager/Assistant Manager – Media and Public Relations)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

The Communications and Public Relations Office at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is seeking a versatile communications specialist to craft compelling narratives and oversee high-quality publicity materials for diverse audiences. The appointee will plan and manage press events, review articles, and support crisis management while coordinating with internal units to enhance the University's profile.

Applicants should hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree and have strong English and Chinese

Qualifications

• RecognisedBachelor’s degree.
• 8+ years of post-qualification executive experience.
• Proven track record of developing and executing effective communication campaigns.
• Strong relationships with the media and public stakeholders.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua).

Responsabilités

• Craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Ensure high-quality publicity materials including press releases and articles.
• Review and edit articles to boost viewership of targeted newsletters.
• Plan and oversee press events and media relations activities.
• Oversee PR projects from concept to execution; assist in crisis management.
• Support internal coordination to drive media and PR outcomes.
• Assist in public stakeholder relations building.
• Occasional business travel to the Mainland.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

Communications and Public Relations Office

Executive Officer I/II (carrying the job title of ‘Manager/Assistant Manager – Media and Public Relations’)

The Communications and Public Relations Office (CPRO) is looking for a versatile communications specialist who demonstrates effective communication skills and commitment to attain the best publicity outcomes for the University.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) crafting compelling narratives for different audiences; (b) ensuring the production of high-quality publicity materials, including press releases articles and line-to-take; (c) reviewing, editing articles, and enhancing the viewership of an e-newsletter which targets at international and Chinese Mainland communities; (d) planning and overseeing press events; (e) overseeing public relations projects from concept development to execution; (f) assisting in crisis management; (g) support CPRO in public stakeholder relations building; (h) enhancing co-ordination with the University’s internal units to drive media and public relations outcomes; and (i) performing other tasks as assigned. Business travel to the Chinese Mainland may be required occasionally.

Applicants should have (i) a recognised Bachelor’s degree; (ii) fulfilled the language requirements set out on the website: http://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/languageforeo; (iii) at least 8 years’ post-qualification executive experience in related fields (for Executive Officer I), preferably in large organisations or higher education institutions; (iv) a proven track record of developing and executing effective communication campaigns; (v) effective team co-ordination skills which include supervising staff; (vi) a positive work attitude to handle tasks under a tight deadline; (vii) strong relationships with the media and public stakeholders; (viii) a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); and (ix) a mature and self-motivated work attitude to lead projects with the team. Applicants with less relevant experience may be considered for appointment as Executive Officer II. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test in both English and Chinese.

Applicants must submit copies of academic certificates showing that they have fulfilled the language requirements and academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered.

Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.