Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs

The Position 

• Assist to formulate and implement effective corporate communications strategies and public affairs initiatives to boost local & overseas awareness of the Corporation and its key programmes
• Plan and execute the engagement strategies with stakeholders including journalists, editors, key opinion leaders, policymakers, legislators, and the public
• Work independently or with external agencies to manage a comprehensive range of corporate communications and public relations activities, such as media events, releases, interviews, and media inquiry handling, etc.
• Work closely with tech ventures and startups in Hong Kong Science Park and beyond to promote their innovations and leverage on their inventions to raise the overall profile of Hong Kong I&T ecosystem
• Craft bilingual communications for senior executives, including speeches, presentations, byline articles etc.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and social media. Stay updated on best practices in corporate communications and contributing to media strategies.
• Actively seek out-of-the-box opportunities to promote the corporation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• A bachelor's degree preferaly in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Translation or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience preferably with proven record of collaboration with government departments, District Councils, and political parties
• Higher education or professional qualifications with less experience will also be considered
• Prior experience in public statutory bodies / PR agencies are preferred
• Strong connection with Think Tank, local and international media
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Good team player with strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and inter-personal skills
• Excellent in both spoken and written English and Chinese including Putonghua
• Occasionally traveling to Mainland China and overseas are required

What We offer  

• Unique Work.Live.Play.Learn culture in Hong Kong’s largest Innovation & Technology ecosystem
• 5-day work week, attractive annual leave and additional special leave
• Medical benefits including dental and annual check-up from Day-1, with extended coverage to dependent(s)
• Professional training and career advancement opportunities
• Accessible to various bus service with network across different locations in HK

Interested parties please submit your application by clicking “Apply Now”.  Commencing position will be commensurate with qualifications, relevant experience, and competencies.  

The application will remain open until the position is filled. HKSTP reserves the right not to fill the position.

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Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.  Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years counting from the date the vacancy has been filled.

About Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,400 technology companies from 26 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.

Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures. HKSTP continues contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.