Manager, Public Affairs (Mainland Media Relations and Communications)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club seeks a Corporate Affairs professional to coordinate social listening and media monitoring, deliver timely intelligence, and support risk mitigation for Mainland activities.

You will vet public-facing materials, lead training on Mainland media, and build relationships with Mainland media to plan interviews and events, enhancing the Club’s reputation.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, a dynamic working environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in journalism, public relations or related disciplines preferred.
• Minimum five years in a relevant industry.
• Strong knowledge of issues and crisis management and crisis communications experience.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese; ability to craft clear messages.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate social listening and media monitoring activities with internal and external partners; deliver timely intelligence reports and risk assessments.
• Varying degrees of risk-based assessment through vetting of public-facing materials; provide recommendations to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Mainland media; plan interviews, press events and editorial opportunities; monitor coverage and public sentiment.

Skills

Social listening

Media monitoring

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Vetting materials

Training workshops

Media relations

Editorial writing

Stakeholder engagement

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Degree in journalism / PR or related disciplines

Job description

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club ("the Club") is a world-class horse sports and entertainment organisation that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique value creation model, through which the Club generates sustainable economic and social value for the benefit of the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling. The Club is Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer and one of the city’s major employers. Its Charities Trust is one of the world’s leading charity donors.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club ("the Club") is a world-class horse sports and entertainment organisation that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique value creation model, through which the Club generates sustainable economic and social value for the benefit of the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling. The Club is Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer and one of the city’s major employers. Its Charities Trust is one of the world’s leading charity donors.

The Department

The Corporate Affairs (CA) Division strengthens the strategic development and positioning of the Club as a world-class racing club and charity organisation, through engaging key stakeholders in both Hong Kong and the Mainland, and maintaining efficient and effective corporate communications.

The Job

• To coordinate social listening and media monitoring activities with internal and external partners, deliver timely intelligence reports and risk assessments, manage issue escalation and alert mechanisms, and support the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures to address reputational risks and emerging challenges that may affect the Club, particularly in relation to its Mainland activities
• To support the vetting of public-facing materials by providing risk-based assessments and recommendations to ensure compliance with corporate standards and to minimise potential sensitivity issues. Work with business units to conduct training and workshops on the Mainland media and social media landscape, emerging reputational risks, and best practices in issues and crisis prevention
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Mainland media; plan and execute media engagement programs; coordinate interviews, press events and editorial opportunities; draft communication materials; monitor media coverage and public sentiment; and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to enhance the organisation’s reputation, maximise positive publicity, and support issues and reputation management

About You

• A degree holder in journalism, public relations or other relevant disciplines is preferred
• Possess a minimum of five years of work experience in a relevant industry
• Solid knowledge of issues and crisis management, and experience in managing media communications during crisis
• High level of proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese. A track record of producing excellent editorials that effectively communicate clear key messages
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a great team player
• Excellent English and Chinese writing

We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply.

If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via [e-mail].

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.