Marketing and PR Executive

Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days work week

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Training Allowance

Compensation Leave

Marriage Leave

Compassionate leave

Examination leave

Job summary

Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) is expanding its secretariat with a role of Marketing and PR Executive. You will support planning and execution of marketing, communications and public relations initiatives across corporate and project levels, reporting to the Marketing & PR Manager.

The role involves creating bilingual content, managing channels, liaising with media, coordinating events and campaigns, and working with vendors to deliver projects on time.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Language, Sustainability, Business or related disciplines.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in marketing, corporate communications, PR, digital/social media or related fields.
• Strong translation and writing skills.
• Good understanding of social media and digital communications, with ability to develop engaging content for different audiences.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Detail-minded, self-motivated, responsible with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, enthusiastic team player who can work independently when required.
• Willing to work outside normal hours for events/campaigns when needed.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Canva is an advantage.
• Experience in video production, photography, multimedia or digital content creation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop online and offline marketing collaterals from content development to production.
• Manage online and offline marketing channels including corporate publications, the website, social media, and newsletters.
• Prepare bilingual editorial and promotional content (press releases, speeches, posts, presentations).
• Copywriting, editing and Chinese-English translation duties.
• Execute corporate, industry and public engagement events (conferences, awards, press events, exhibitions).
• Liaise with media, handle media enquiries and support publicity activities.
• Coordinate with PR/event agencies, designers, vendors, monitor budgets and schedules.
• Support marketing initiatives including campaigns and partnerships with stakeholders.
• Build relationships with media, industry partners, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Support the team in other marketing and communications activities as required.

Skills

Translation

Writing

Social media

Project management

Communications

Team player

Works under pressure

Education

Marketing/Communications/Sustainability degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

Video production

Photography

Job description

Established in 2009, Hong Kong Green Building Council (\u201Cthe Council\u201D) is the leading body, co-founded by four major construction industry and environmental organisations, driving the market transformation towards green and sustainable buildings in Hong Kong through engagement with the industry, the government and broader community.

Job Description

HKGBC is expanding its secretariat team in line with its positioning as Hong Kong's leading member-based body dedicated to green building development, with opening for the post of Marketing and PR Executive:

Reporting to the Marketing & PR Manager, the successful candidate will support the planning, development and execution of the Council’s marketing, communications, public relations and promotional initiatives across corporate and project levels.

Key Roles

• To help develop online and offline marketing collaterals, from content development and design coordination to production
• To assist with managing online and offline marketing channels, including but not limited to corporate publications, reports, the official website, social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram), e-newsletters and other related applications
• To prepare bilingual editorial and promotional content, including press releases, announcements, speeches, presentations, social media posts and other communications materials
• To undertake copywriting, editing and Chinese-English translation duties
• To execute corporate, industry and public engagement events, including conferences, award presentations, press events, exhibitions, public campaigns, seminars and site visits
• To liaise with media, handle media enquiries and support publicity activities
• To coordinate with PR/event agencies, designers, production houses and other vendors, and monitor project schedules, budgets and service delivery
• To support corporate and project marketing initiatives, including campaigns, partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• To build and maintain good relationships with media, industry partners, NGOs and relevant stakeholders
• To support the team in other marketing and communications activities as required

Requirements

• Degree holder in Marketing, Communications, Language, Sustainability, Business or related disciplines
• At least one year of relevant work experience in marketing, corporate communications, public relations, digital/social media or related fields is preferable; candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for the position of Senior Marketing & PR Executive
• Strong translation and writing skills
• Good understanding of social media and digital communications, with the ability to develop engaging content for different target audiences and platforms
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously
• Detail-minded, self-motivated and responsible, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and enthusiastic team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work effectively under pressure and accommodate occasional work outside normal office hours for events and campaigns when required
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Canva would be an advantage
• Experience in video production, photography, multimedia or digital content creation would be an advantage
• Experience in liaising with media, agencies, vendors and external stakeholders would be an advantage
• Passion for sustainability, green buildings and promoting a greener lifestyle

We offer an attractive remuneration package with fringe benefits to the right candidates. such as

• 5 days work week
• Gratuity
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Training Allowance
• Compensation Leave
• Marriage Leave
• Compassionate leave
• Examination leave

The Council is an equal opportunity employer and offers attractive career prospects and remuneration to our staff.

Recruitment will be initially under contract terms of two years.