Temporary Manager (Public Affairs) (6-month) | HK Talent Engage

Job description

Hong Kong Housing Society is a non-government organization aiming to serve the needs of the Hong Kong community in housing and related services. We strive to be a world-class housing solution provider and innovator with leadership in quality, value for money and management. We put Customer, Quality, Talent and Prudence as the core values that support our guiding principles.

The Job

• Develop and maintain positive relationship with local media, covering print, electronic, social and online streams
• Work closely with different business divisions and units to develop positive media coverage
• Propose, manage and implement media engagement initiatives, such as press conferences, media gatherings, media tours, interviews and day-to-day media communications
• Manage and handle media enquiries, prepare replies to stakeholders’ complaints;
• Develop press materials, such as factsheets, Lines-to-take, QAs and messages for media engagement and issue management purposes
• Manage and monitor media coverage
• Plan and organise corporate-level events
• Prepare article write-ups / speeches for corporate events, key media channels and industry publications

The Person

• Bachelor degree or above in Journalism, Communications, Translation or related disciplines
• Minimum 10 years’ solid experience in corporate communication, media and public affairs with sizable organizations, of which at least 4 years in managerial role
• Excellent communications and writing skills with high proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese
• Expertise in media relations with outstanding story pitching skills
• Sensitive to political climate and public affairs, especially housing and planning issues
• Excellent project management skills
• Proven track record and achievement in communicating with the press and coordinating media campaigns
• Able to handle multi tasks and deliver quality work in a fast-paced work environment, deadline conscious
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment

Attractive remuneration package will be offered to suitable candidates. To apply, please submit online application: https://careers.hkhs.com/ or send your application with full resume and reference quoted to Human Resources Manager by fax: 2882 4466.

You are welcome to visit our website www.hkhs.com to learn more about us.

Applicants not invited for interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Housing Society’s personal data policies which is available in our website and obtainable upon request. Please refer to the Policy Statement on Employment Related Data under Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance in our website.