Manager, International Communications, Social Intelligence and AI Transformation (Ref: MAC/11062)

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Dental benefit

Medical benefits from Day-1

Academic training scholarship

Job summary

HKPC is seeking a seasoned leader for the Media and Communications Unit. The role leads international communications, social intelligence, and AI-enabled efforts while guiding a team through clear priorities, coaching and accountability.

Build strong relationships with government, media, industry and international stakeholders to advance HKPC’s global narrative. We value a strong track record in international communications, excellent English and Chinese skills, and a readiness to leverage AI

Qualifications

• Requires degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, business, international relations, technology, data analytics, AI, engineering or related discipline.
• 12+ years of professional experience with supervisory or team-leading responsibilities.
• Proven ability to translate strategic direction into actionable plans.
• Structured thinking with strong analytical ability and sound judgement.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
• Experience in international or cross-market communications and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team covering international communications, social intelligence, social media and AI-enabled communications.
• Develop team capability through clear priorities, coaching, delegation, quality standards and accountability.
• Strengthen HKPC’s international communications by translating priorities into clear media strategies and engagement plans.
• Partner with colleagues leading Hong Kong and Mainland communications to add AI capabilities.
• Advise senior management on international media, reputation, issues, and communications risk.
• Build relationships with government, media, industry, research, business and international stakeholders.
• Establish social listening and issues-monitoring to identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead the responsible use of AI in communications planning and evaluation with governance.
• Improve communications effectiveness through audience insights and performance measurement.
• Translate strategic direction into practical plans and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

International communications

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Degree in communications or related field

Tools

AI in communications

Social listening concepts

Job description

Media and Communications Unit

Ref: MAC/11062

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:

• Report to the Head of Media and Communications and lead the team covering international communications, social intelligence, social media and AI-enabled communications.
• Develop team capability through clear priorities, coaching, effective delegation, quality standards and accountability.
• Strengthen HKPC’s international communications by translating corporate priorities and complex technology and industry subjects into clear narratives, media strategies and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Partner with colleagues leading Hong Kong and Mainland communications, adding complementary international, social intelligence and AI capabilities.
• Advise senior management and Divisions on international media, reputation, emerging issues, stakeholder engagement and communications risk.
• Build trusted relationships with government, media, industry, research, business and international stakeholders, helping align different perspectives and advance shared objectives.
• Establish social listening and issues-monitoring capabilities to identify emerging risks, stakeholder sentiment and communications opportunities, and turn insights into action.
• Lead the responsible use of AI in communications planning, research, content workflows and evaluation, supported by human judgement, fact-checking and appropriate governance.
• Improve communications effectiveness through audience insights, performance measurement and continuous experimentation.
• Translate strategic direction and new ideas into practical plans, coordinated delivery and measurable outcomes.

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• A recognised degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, business, international relations, technology, data analytics, AI, engineering or a related discipline.
• 12 years or more of professional experience, including progressively broader responsibilities and solid supervisory or team-lead experience.
• A strong record of developing people, bringing together different expertise and turning strategic direction into practical results.
• Structured thinking, analytical ability and sound judgement, with the ability to connect information, assess implications and make balanced recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the maturity to build trusted relationships, navigate differing perspectives and provide thoughtful advice with professionalism and tact.
• Relevant experience in international or cross-market communications, stakeholder engagement or reputation-sensitive work, preferably involving technology, innovation, industry, research, public affairs, consulting or digital transformation.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua, with the ability to make complex subjects clear and relevant to different audiences.
• Strong news judgement and risk awareness, with the ability to assess communications opportunities and recommend when to proceed, adapt, accelerate or exercise restraint.
• A collaborative, can-do and growth mindset, with openness to feedback, new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of AI, data analytics, social intelligence, digital transformation or technology-enabled communications. Candidates from AI or technology backgrounds with strong analytical, communication and people skills are welcome.
• Experience in international organisations, technology companies, research institutions, public-sector or quasi-government organisations, professional services, consultancies, industry bodies, investment or trade promotion, or innovation ecosystems will be an advantage.
• Relevant international or regional media and stakeholder networks, or a demonstrated ability to build effective professional relationships, will be an advantage.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for the position of Senior Manager.

Note:

1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

2. This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of 24 months subject to renewal.

What we offer and What you'll like here:

• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
• Dental benefit
• Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee's performance and the Council's development needs.

Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.