申請人必須：
(1) 持有香港任何一所大學頒發的學位，或具同等學歷；及在新聞工作方面具八年或以上相關工作經驗，具管理新聞網站及社交媒體平台內容工作經驗更佳[註]；
(2) 精於中文寫作、具良好審校和溝通技巧；
(3) 熟悉時事；
(4) 願意不定時工作及能在緊迫期限前完成工作；及
(5) 通曉電腦運用，特別是文書處理。

甄選：
合資格的申請人須參加並通過新聞處舉辦的筆試，方有機會參加面試。

Applicants should –
(1) have a Hong Kong bachelor’s degree, or equivalent; plus at least eight years of relevant work experience in journalism, preferably with work experience in managing the content of news website and social media platforms [Note];
(2) be highly proficient in Chinese writing, and have good editing and communication skills;
(3) have a 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 word processing skills.

Selection
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.