PR & Event Officer

Financial Dispute Resolution Centre; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financial Dispute Resolution Centre (FDRC) invites applications for the role of PR & Event Officer to drive communications strategy and public outreach in Hong Kong. You will plan and execute briefings, seminars, training, and promotional activities for financial institutions, associations and the public, and liaise with stakeholders and government bodies.

You will handle press releases, media inquiries, and coordinate materials with agencies, while leading research and ad hoc projects and

Qualifications

• University degree required in communications, PR, business or related field.
• Min 5 years in PR, events or corporate communications with social media/website experience.
• Bilingual English and Chinese (Putonghua + Cantonese) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications plan and strategy.
• Plan, organize and conduct briefings, seminars, training and promotional activities.
• Liaise with stakeholders, government bodies and industry associations.
• Prepare press releases, handle media enquiries and build media relationships.
• Coordinate production of corporate materials and liaise with agencies.
• Conduct research and undertake ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Prepare regular management reports on communications and events.

Skills

PR & communications

Event management

Social media management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

University degree or equivalent in Communications, PR, Business or Languages

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Canva

Chinese word processing

Job description

The Financial Dispute Resolution Centre (FDRC) is a non-profit making company limited by guarantee set up in 2011. It administers the Financial Dispute Resolution Scheme (FDRS) independently to assist the resolution of monetary disputes between financial institutions and their customers primarily by way of “Mediation First, Arbitration Next”. Please visit www.fdrc.org.hk for more information on the FDRC.

The FDRC is seeking a suitable person for the following position:

PR & Event Officer

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and implement communications plan and strategy
• To plan, organize and conduct briefings, seminars, training and promotional activities for the financial institutions, industry associations and the public
• To liaise with stakeholders, government bodies and industry associations, etc. on FDRC services and activities
• To prepare press releases, handle media enquiries and develop media relationships
• To coordinate the production of corporate or promotional materials, such as annual reports, brochures, website content and social media, and to liaise with advertising agencies
• To conduct research and undertake ad hoc projects and duties as assigned
• To prepare regular management reports on communications plans, events and activities, etc.

Experience and Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in Communications, Public Relations, Business, Languages or other disciplines
• At least 5 years’ working experience in PR, event management, or corporate communications; social media and website management experience
• Work experience in professional and law related organizations or NGOs is an advantage
• Strong command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua and Cantonese)
• Good analytical, presentation, interpersonal and communications skills with pleasant and mature characters with a can-do attitude
• Ability to cope with pressure, tight deadlines and multi-tasks working environment
• Proficiency in PC skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chinese word processing (Knowledge of Photoshop or Canva is an advantage)

Terms of employment

• Two-year (24 months) contract (renewable subject to FDRC’s operational needs)
• Performance-related year-end bonus
• 5 days week
• Leave and medical benefits
• Working overtime and on holidays for events and meeting deadlines may be required.

The closing date for application is 21 October 2026.

Confidentiality of personal data

The FDRC will handle all applications received in strict confidence. All personal data and information collected will only be used for recruitment and appointment related purposes.