Senior Executive Assistant, Communications and Public Relations (at the rank of Clerk I)

Senior Executive Assistant, Communications and Public Relations (at the rank of Clerk I) in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 534871) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance) 

 

Applicants should possess a good bachelor’s degree, with about 3 to 5 years of full-time work experience in event management, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Experience in marketing, PR and event management agency are preferred.  They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); outstanding project management and problem-solving skills; a good understanding of digital marketing channels; and the ability to multitask under pressure, work well both independently and in a team, as well as work with people from a broad range of backgrounds internally and externally.  They should also be a keen learner with a curious mindset, willing to take that extra step to explore new ideas and contribute proactively.

 

The appointee will support the Faculty’s Communications and Public Relations Team in planning, developing, and implementing corporate communications and digital marketing initiatives for brand promotion.  Responsibilities of the appointee include, but not limited to:

 

• providing execution support to the team in planning, coordinating, and implementing communication and promotion initiatives such as PR & events, digital marketing, branding & marketing projects;

 

• supporting event management, including organization, communication, logistics, on-site assistance, handling inquiries, and other coordination tasks required by event teams;

 

• supporting PR initiatives, including liaising with the media, handling media inquiries, arranging media interviews, organizing press conferences, and preparing media reports;

 

• developing press collaterals and promotional content across various platforms, including print and online publications, websites, and social media;

 

• developing engaging content and assisting in managing social media platforms, including handling social media postings, monitoring, and responding to social media posts;

 

• collaborating closely with internal and external parties to ensure smooth operations and effective project management; and

 

• assisting with general administration and undertaking ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor.

 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview. 

 

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. 

 

The University only accepts online applications for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until April 27, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.