Assistant Manager, International Communications, Reputation Management and Data-driven Storytelling
Media and Communications Unit
Ref: MAC/11123
Job Description
Who we are looking for:
- Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
- Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
- Work Smart, Play Smart!
What you'll do:
- Strengthen HKPC’s international and cross-market communications by developing relevant narratives, media approaches and engagement opportunities for overseas audiences, complementing established Hong Kong and Mainland communications capabilities.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with international and regional media, business, technology, innovation and industry stakeholders, and support proactive overseas media engagement.
- Support reputation and issues communications, including monitoring emerging developments, preparing key messages, Q&As and stakeholder materials, and contributing to timely, well-reasoned communications recommendations.
- Turn HKPC’s data, research, technology achievements and project outcomes into credible, newsworthy stories, proof points and thought-leadership content for different external audiences.
- Work with Divisions and communications colleagues to identify stronger evidence, angles and case studies, ensuring claims are accurate, relevant and supported by data.
- Support Management-facing and executive communications where international positioning, reputation considerations or evidence-led storytelling are important.
- Use audience insights, media intelligence and performance data to improve communications priorities, targeting and effectiveness.
- Work collaboratively across HKPC and contribute to high-priority communications projects, while applying AI and digital tools responsibly to research, analysis and content workflows.
You'll be a good fit if you have/are:
- A recognised degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, business, international relations, data analytics or a related discipline.
- Around 6 years or more of relevant experience in international or cross-market communications, media, journalism, public affairs, corporate communications, consultancy or reputation-sensitive work.
- Demonstrable experience engaging international or regional media, or strong knowledge of overseas media landscapes and how communications approaches differ across markets.
- Demonstrable data-driven storytelling capability, with examples of turning research, evidence, analytics or business results into clear and credible communications outputs.
- Strong writing, news judgement and analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex technology, innovation, industry or research topics without overstating claims.
- Sound judgement and reputation awareness, with the ability to identify issues, assess implications and contribute practical recommendations.
- Excellent English communication skills. Chinese capability is an advantage; candidates with strong international communications credentials are welcome to apply from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder skills, with the maturity to work across cultures, functions and levels with professionalism and tact.
- A proactive, curious and collaborative mindset, with openness to AI-enabled ways of working, audience analytics and continuous improvement.
- Experience in international organisations, multinational companies, global or regional media, consultancies, research institutions, technology companies, public-sector bodies, investment/trade promotion or innovation ecosystems will be an advantage.
Note:
1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.
2.This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of 24 months subject to renewal.
What we offer and What you’ll like here:
- Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
- Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
- Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
- Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
- Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
- Dental benefit
- Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)
Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!
HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the position when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.
Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.
Assistant Manager, International Communications, Reputation Management and Data-driven Storytelling
Media and Communications Unit
Ref: MAC/11123
Job Description
Who we are looking for:
- Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
- Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
- Work Smart, Play Smart!
What you'll do:
- Strengthen HKPC’s international and cross-market communications by developing relevant narratives, media approaches and engagement opportunities for overseas audiences, complementing established Hong Kong and Mainland communications capabilities.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with international and regional media, business, technology, innovation and industry stakeholders, and support proactive overseas media engagement.
- Support reputation and issues communications, including monitoring emerging developments, preparing key messages, Q&As and stakeholder materials, and contributing to timely, well-reasoned communications recommendations.
- Turn HKPC’s data, research, technology achievements and project outcomes into credible, newsworthy stories, proof points and thought-leadership content for different external audiences.
- Work with Divisions and communications colleagues to identify stronger evidence, angles and case studies, ensuring claims are accurate, relevant and supported by data.
- Support Management-facing and executive communications where international positioning, reputation considerations or evidence-led storytelling are important.
- Use audience insights, media intelligence and performance data to improve communications priorities, targeting and effectiveness.
- Work collaboratively across HKPC and contribute to high-priority communications projects, while applying AI and digital tools responsibly to research, analysis and content workflows.
You'll be a good fit if you have/are:
- A recognised degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, business, international relations, data analytics or a related discipline.
- Around 6 years or more of relevant experience in international or cross-market communications, media, journalism, public affairs, corporate communications, consultancy or reputation-sensitive work.
- Demonstrable experience engaging international or regional media, or strong knowledge of overseas media landscapes and how communications approaches differ across markets.
- Demonstrable data-driven storytelling capability, with examples of turning research, evidence, analytics or business results into clear and credible communications outputs.
- Strong writing, news judgement and analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex technology, innovation, industry or research topics without overstating claims.
- Sound judgement and reputation awareness, with the ability to identify issues, assess implications and contribute practical recommendations.
- Excellent English communication skills. Chinese capability is an advantage; candidates with strong international communications credentials are welcome to apply from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder skills, with the maturity to work across cultures, functions and levels with professionalism and tact.
- A proactive, curious and collaborative mindset, with openness to AI-enabled ways of working, audience analytics and continuous improvement.
- Experience in international organisations, multinational companies, global or regional media, consultancies, research institutions, technology companies, public-sector bodies, investment/trade promotion or innovation ecosystems will be an advantage.
Note:
1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.
2.This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of 24 months subject to renewal.
What we offer and What you’ll like here:
- Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
- Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
- Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
- Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
- Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
- Dental benefit
- Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)
Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!
HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the position when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.
Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.