Duties of the English Language Writer will include writing speeches and reports, and editing news and publicity related materials.

Applicants should - (1)(a) have a Hong Kong bachelor’s degree, or equivalent; plus at least 10 years’ work experience in English writing, in particular speech writing; OR (b) have an accredited associate degree/higher diploma in English language studies or journalism from a Hong Kong tertiary institution, or equivalent; plus at least 10 years’ work experience in English writing, in particular speech writing; OR (c) have a diploma in English language studies or journalism from a registered post-secondary college issued after the date of its registration, or equivalent; plus at least 10 years’ work experience in English writing, in particular speech writing; OR (d) have Level 3 or equivalent [Note 1] or above in five subjects, including English Language, in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) [Note 2], or equivalent; or Grade E or above in two subjects at Advanced Level in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) and Level 3 [Note 3]/Grade C or above in three other subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [Note 2], with English Language (Syllabus B for HKCEE before 2007) being one of the five subjects, or equivalent; plus at least 13 years’ work experience in English writing, in particular speech writing; OR (e) have at least 15 years’ work experience in English writing, in particular speech writing; (2) have good communication skills; (3) have a very good understanding of current affairs; (4) be prepared to work outside normal office hours and meet tight deadlines; and (5) be computer-literate, with good English word processing skills. English Language Writer Written Examination Eligible applicants are required to sit a written examination conducted by Information Services Department. Only those who have passed the examination will be further considered for the selection interview.