Assistant Manager (at the rank of Executive Officer)

University of Hong Kong

Duties & Responsibilities

Draft speeches and talk notes for senior leadership for media interviews and international events.
Create and distribute press releases showcasing research excellence and develop strategic messaging for media inquiries.
Oversee production of newsletters and research bulletins from planning through delivery.
Develop marketing content including brochures, social media copy, and award applications.
Translate technical research into accessible, compelling stories for diverse audiences.
Conduct interviews with scholars and researchers to produce feature articles.
Collaborate with researchers and internal teams to gather materials and deliver communications outputs.
Travel occasionally to overseas countries and Chinese Mainland as required.

Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of corporate communications, public relations, copywriting, or translation experience.
Fluent bilingual writing and editing skills in English and Chinese.
Excellent spoken and written proficiency in English, Chinese, and Mandarin.
Proven experience managing publications or multi-channel content production.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Solid understanding of PR and communications best practices.
Preference for experience in Hong Kong government, technology, institutional, or academic sectors.

Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with contract-end gratuity and up to 10% basic salary contribution to retirement benefits scheme; renewal possible subject to funding and performance.