Officer (Editorial and Publications) (A&SS) (Ref:26002D1)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-contract gratuity

Discretionary incentive payment

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

Generous annual leave

Staff development sponsorships

Job summary

Hong Kong Metropolitan University invites applications for the position of Officer (Editorial and Publications) in the Wu Jieh Yee School of Arts and Social Sciences. The role supports the Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture with editorial projects, research and publication workflows.

The successful candidate will manage timelines, edit and proofread content, format documents for print and digital release, and coordinate interviews and archival tasks while maintaining publication records and

Qualifications

• A recognised degree or above; degree in English, Chinese Language, Literature, Translation, Journalism, Community, Linguistics, History or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary and background research to support the Centre’s publications and editorial projects.
• Manage editorial workflow, track timelines, collect drafts, and maintain version control.
• Edit, proofreading, and fact-check copy for accuracy, style and consistency.
• Prepare and format documents for print and digital publication.
• Arrange and coordinate interviews and related logistics.
• Maintain publication records, archives and CMS entries.
• Provide office administration support and liaise with internal and external parties.
• Support daily operations of the Centre’s programmes and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Centre Director or nominees.

Skills

Strong organisational and planning

Self-motivated and meticulous

Interpersonal and communication skills

Meet deadlines and work independently

Education

Degree in English/Chinese/Literature/Translation/Journalism/History

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Editing tools

Job description

Officer (Editorial and Publications) (A&SS) (Ref:26002D1)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Wu Jieh Yee School of Arts and Social Sciences:

Officer (Editorial and Publications) (A&SS) (Ref:26002D1)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting preliminary and background research to support the Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture (the Centre)’s publications, reports and editorial projects;
• Managing editorial workflow, including tracking timelines, collecting drafts, and maintaining version control;
• Editing, proofreading, fact-checking copy for accuracy, style and consistency;
• Preparing and formatting documents for print and digital publication;
• Arranging and coordinating interviews and related logistics;
• Maintaining publication records, archives and content management entries;
• Providing support to the Centre in office administration, coordination and liaison with internal and external parties at various levels;
• Providing general support to the daily operations including programmes, projects and activities carried out by the Centre; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Centre Director or his/her nominee(s).

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognised degree or above, a degree in English, Chinese Language, Literature, Translation, Journalism, Community, Linguistics, History or a related field is preferred;
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with good interpersonal and communication abilities;
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and competent with editing tools;
• Be self-motivated and meticulous, and be able to meet deadlines and work independently; and
• Experience in editing or publishing would be an advantage.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

• An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates.
• Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

Closing date of application: 2 November 2026

The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. The University will continue to review applications until the position(s) is/are filled.