Communications and Public Affairs Office
Manager / Assistant Manager, Communications and Public Affairs (Public Affairs) (two posts)
(Ref. 260720002-IE)
Duties
The appointees will be required to play a key role in the Public Affairs Team of the Office which takes care of the media and stakeholder engagement activities for the University. They will be required to:
(a) assist in developing media communications strategies for the University as a whole, and executing media engagement activities including media conferences, briefings, interviews and the handling of media enquiries and complaints;
(b) provide advice and support for media relations activities for individual faculties/units/offices;
(c) keep abreast of important policies and development related to higher education and update the team;
(d) assist in building strong and effective relationships with media outlets in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas countries;
(e) assist in the management of issues and crisis;
(f) support in planning and organising university events and stakeholder engagement activities; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Office or her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a recognised degree;
(b) at least six years of solid experience in related areas of work;
(c) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;
(d) the ability to be a good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
(e) the ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment.
Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Manager.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.
Consideration of applications will commence on 3 August 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 20 July 2026