申請人必須 (a)持有本港大學學位，或同等學歷； (b)具最少三年與公共事務、社區聯絡、傳媒、企業傳訊等相關全職工作的經驗； (c)在香港中學文憑考試或香港中學會考中國語文科及英國語文科達第3等級或以上[註]，或同等學歷； (d)具備良好中、英文會話及書寫技巧；以及 (e)具備公營機構經驗，以及公共傳訊或新媒體相關知識及技能者，可獲優先考慮。

Candidates should have: (a) a Hong Kong degree, or equivalent; (b) a minimum of 3 years of relevant full-time experience in public affairs, community liaisons, media, or corporate communications; (c) Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) (See Note), or equivalent; (d) excellent communication skills (both written and spoken); and (e) past experience in the public sector and relevant knowledge of and experience in public communications or new media would be an advantage.