Officer - Programme and Communications

Chung Ying Theatre Company (HK) Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

MPF

Annual leave

Birthday leave

Sick leave

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Job summary

Chung Ying Theatre Company (HK) Limited is seeking a proactive Programme and Communications Officer to support planning, production coordination, and promotional events for stage performances and community projects.

The role requires strong Chinese and English communication, media relations, and familiarity with social media tools; knowledge of graphic design is an advantage. You will work with internal teams and external partners to raise the company's profile.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma/Associate degree or above, major in Communications, Marketing, Journalism and Theatre Production preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of solid working experience in arts marketing and theatre production.

Responsibilities

• Assist in programme planning, producing and coordination of stage performances, promotional events and ad hoc projects.
• Assist in strategic communication planning to enhance Company branding and promote awareness with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external groups on project and event implementation.
• Prepare publicity materials, manage media networks and explore opportunities of public exposure for positive media relationships and effective brand building.
• Explore marketing and promotional opportunities to enhance promotional effectiveness of Company stage and community projects.
• Compile reports and provide administrative support to senior management.
• Carry out other duties assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Social media basics

Graphic design basics

Education

Higher Diploma/Associate degree (Communications/Marketing/Theatre Production)

Job description

Founded in 1979, Chung Ying Theatre Company (Chung Ying) is now one of Hong Kong’s leading professional theatrical arts companies, supported by the Government of the HKSAR. Chung Ying dedicates itself to producing quality stage productions, and drama education and outreach programmes, with an aim to promote theatrical arts, facilitate cultural exchanges and enrich the city’s cultural life. We are now looking for enthusiastic candidate to join our dynamic team.

Programme and Communications Officer

Duties:

To assist in programme planning, producing and coordination of stage performances, promotional events and ad hoc projects as assigned;

To assist in strategic communication planning to enhance Company branding and promote awareness with stakeholders;

To co-ordinate with internal departments and external groups on project and event implementation;

To prepare publicity materials, manage media networks and explore opportunities of public exposure for positive media relationships and effective brand building;

To explore marketing and promotional opportunities to enhance promotional effectiveness of Company stage and community projects;

To compile reports, provide full spectrum of administrative support to senior management; and

To carry out any other duties assigned by supervisors.

Requirements:

Higher Diploma/Associate degree or above, major in Communications, Marketing, Journalism and Theatre Production preferred;

A minimum of 1 year of solid working experience in arts marketing and theatre production;

Strong interest in stage performance and theatrical arts;

Innovative sense in promotional initatives of performing arts activities;

Detail-minded and self-motivated, with strong communication and coordination skills;

Good command in written and spoken Chinese and English; and

Knowledge of graphic design basics and social media tools is an advantage.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Fringe benefits include rest days, public holidays, annual leave, birthday leave, sick leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, medical insurance, employee compensation insurance and MPF.

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