Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs

The Position

• Formulate and implement effective corporate communications and public affairs strategies to boost local & overseas awareness of the Corporation and its key initiatives
• Manage executive communications, including the strategic planning, preparation, and drafting of high-quality write-ups, messages, and talking points for senior leadership
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to effectively deliver high-impact media engagement events to promote the Corporation and Hong Kong innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem
• 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
• Support the team to develop integrated communications strategies which cover stakeholder engagement, reputation and issue management, and media relations
• Develop and edit a wide variety of corporate literatures and press materials, including  press releases, speeches, media interview messaging and presentation materials
• Build and maintain good relationship with media and key stakeholders in the I&T ecosystem, handle media enquiries and monitor public and media opinions
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor or the management

The Candidate

• Bachelor Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Translation, business or other related disciplines
• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience in communications, preferably gained in MNC / sizable technology companies. Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Manager
• Higher education or professional qualifications with less experience will also be considered
• Multi-tasking under tight schedule, good at problem solving and attentive to details
• Proven track record to organise large-scaled publicity and promotion programmes & campaigns
• Regional exposure and network with overseas media will be a definite advantage
• Passionate about tech startups, strong analytical, interpersonal, communications and problem solving skills
• Proactive, enthusiastic, dynamic, passionate in I&T development and team player
• Excellent proficiency in both verbal and written English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua

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”.  Direct applicants who do not apply via the “Apply Now” will not be progressed further. 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 foster a thriving innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem that nurtures emerging companies, supports numerous research professionals and technology firms from various countries. This ecosystem focuses on developing sectors such as life and health tech, AI & robotics, fintech, and smart city technologies, etc.

HKSTP provides comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerating the commercialization of innovations for technology ventures. The Corporation continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.

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