Director, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs

About Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Team 
 
As part of the broader marketing division, here at the Corporate Communications and Public Affairs team, we are at the driving seat of steering the corporate brand and communications to go beyond Hong Kong, and creating impactful and meaningful contents that resonate with our brand purpose: Propelling Success. 

From rebranding Hong Kong/HKSTP in the new era to partnering with renowned media and key opinion leaders for expanded reach, to executive communications and down to press releases, we shape the future of Hong Kong’s I&T development and take our brand to the international stage. 

About Our Innovation Culture 
 
Welcome to the “playground for all innovators.”
 
At HKSTP, we live and breathe our unique “Work. Live. Play. Learn” culture. We dare to challenge the boundaries, advocate cross-disciplinary collaborations and are come up creative ideas that make our partners’ success becoming our success.
 
The Position
 
Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the role will devise effective communications strategies, build integrated communications plans as well as leading the team to drive innovation and deploy high-impact communications and public relations programs for stakeholder engagement. The scope of work covers international and local communication strategies, executive communications, media relations, public affairs, message and content development and agency management.
 
This individual will be a senior leader in the Marketing team and a key ambassador of the corporation to build and nurture relationships with the major stakeholders. He or she will also serve as the communications counsel with regards to issue and reputation management.  The primary responsibilities of the position are including but not limited to the following:
 
Communication Strategy & Program Management

• Formulate overall corporate communications strategies to strengthen the credibility and trust in HKSTP by multiple stakeholder groups and wider public; and establish Hong Kong and HKSTP (INNOPARKs, partner companies, talents inclusive) and the I&T ecosystem of Hong Kong as a leading international I&T center in the world.
• Maximize awareness in international and local markets with cost-effective in-market communication strategies focusing on Hong Kong I&T positioning, HKSTP’s partner company’s success and progress of I&T ecosystem in Hong Kong and GBA.
• Lead the Communications team and collaborate with various business divisions to identify target audiences, unique yet evolving messaging, and effective engagement plan with orchestrated tactics, platforms and occasions. 

 
Public Affairs and Media Relations Management

• Establish and maintain good strategic relationships with leading media (both international and local) to build a credible reputation and maximize coverage.
• Contain and manage all potentially damaging news items/events about HKSTP by having critical judgement, assessing and coming up with the best approach for neutralizing the issues, translating HKSTP’s position and messaging clearly through different media channels and tactics.

Team Development & Team Management 

• Manage a communications team to support the development and execution of the communications strategy. 
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis. 

Perform any other duties as assigned by the management.

The Candidate

• A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related filed is required; an advanced degree is preferred
• Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience with at least 8 years’ management experience leading a sizable team in corporate marketing communications or public relations management, preferably gained in MNC 
• Excellent network with international and local media, strong relationship with key opinion leaders 
• Proven track record in issues/crisis management and stakeholder management with good knowledge in executive communications
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, proactive. Creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be utilized
• A confident and persuasive team leader able to work strategically and operationally; drive performance and change; collaborate and work well in a dynamic and rapidly changing workplace
• Experience in building, leading, mentoring, and coaching a team of communications specialists
• Work experience in the I&T industry will be an advantage 
• Excellent proficiency in both verbal and written English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua
• Candidates with less experience will be considered as Associate Director

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.

Personal data provided will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purpose only.  All personal data collected will be used strictly in accordance with employer’s personal data policies, you can refer to the Corporation’s Privacy Policy Statement at https://www.hkstp.org/privacy-policy/

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 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,000 technology companies from 28 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.
 

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