The Project Officer (Communication) will support the Security Bureau / Communication Unit in enhancing public understanding of government policies and initiatives. Duties include:

• (a)assisting to draft, polish and edit speeches, articles, research reports and messages mainly in Chinese;
• (b)assisting to draft, polish and edit publicity contents including press releases, leaflets/fact sheets, press advertisements, promotional materials and taglines, etc. mainly in Chinese;
• (c)assisting to expand outreach efforts to community, press and social media influencers;
• (d)assisting to develop and execute public relations and publicity plans for government campaigns; and
• (e)performing other duties as assigned by his or her supervisors.

Candidates should:

• (a)have a bachelor or master degree from a Hong Kong university, preferably majoring in Mass Communication/Public Relations/Journalism or Political Science/Public Administration/Social Sciences or other related disciplines, or equivalent;
• (b)have at least 7 years of post-qualification full-time working experience, with 5 or more years of experience in the area of mass communications/news organizations/public administration or related industries (working experience in government and public institutions or nonprofit organizations, and experience related to Hong Kong and China studies is preferred). [Please refer to “Notes” under Entry Requirements];
• (c)have excellent communication and presentation skills and be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in English and Chinese (written and oral);
• (d)be familiar with the operations of government/public institutions, and the political, socio-economic and legal systems of Hong Kong and the Mainland; and
• (e)Mature, proactive, and able to work independently; and willing to work long hours or irregular hours.