The Job

You will be reporting to the Corporate Communications Director to:

• Formulate and execute public affairs strategies, including identifying risks and establishing issue communications framework for effective risk management.
• Devise media strategies to engage the media for HKHS’ business events, maintain excellent relationship with the media and opinion formers, and organise media events.
• Plan and organise programmes, functions and activities, within the Housing Society or in conjunction with outside parties, to promote the image and business of the Housing Society and foster relationship with the general public, media and community.
• Prepare media communications materials, including press releases, statements, lines-to-take, Q&A, articles and speeches etc.
• Handle enquiries / complaints / requests from the general public, media and other statutory organisations.
• Develop, produce and update corporate communications materials including annual report, e-newsletter, corporate video, corporate brochure, leaflets, and project videos.

The Person

• Degree holder in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related disciplines.
• At least 12 years’ post-qualification relevant work experience, of which at least 5 years in managerial role.
• Proven track record in handling media relations, public affairs and organising sizeable corporate events.
• Working experience in public organisations would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of public affairs matters, sensitive to the political and social climate, especially housing and planning issues.
• Strong network with local media, especially those of housing and planning beat.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

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

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

You are welcome to visit our website www.hkhs.com to learn more about us.
 
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. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions within the Housing Society and all personal data of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed within 6 months upon completion of the relevant recruitment exercises.