Manager (PR and Media) - Global Engagement and Communications Office

Department: Global Engagement and Communications Office

Job Posting Details

The Global Engagement and Communications Office is seeking a motivated and self-driven professional to join the PR and Media Team as a Manager. The role is responsible for enhancing the image and reputation of HKUST and showcasing the achievements of its faculty, students, and alumni through a wide range of media channels. It involves utilizing both textual and visual communication methods, as the position requires strong capabilities across multiple platforms in today’s fast‑evolving media landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute communications initiatives to generate positive publicity among local, Chinese Mainland, and international audiences;
• Organize and manage media relations activities, such as press conferences and interviews;
• Prepare press materials and craft clear, compelling and effective messages;
• Identify media angles from research findings and translate engaging stories from complex concepts;
• Manage the University’s brand reputation by identifying potential issues and opportunities, and playing a key role in issue and crisis management;
• Keep abreast of important policies and developments related to higher education and public affairs, and update supervisors accordingly;
• Cultivate and maintain strong, effective relationships with media in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, and handle media enquiries;
• Lead the in-house multimedia officer and/or external vendors in producing diverse content tailored to different audiences and media platforms to expand the University's visibility and reach; and
• Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in journalism, public relations, or corporate communications.
• Proven track record in writing and editing.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
• Strong computer literacy and excellent project management skills.
• Strong media savvy and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work outside normal office hours.
• Experience working with both international and Chinese Mainland media is preferred.
• A solid understanding of multimedia, together with experience in multimedia communications, will be advantageous.

(Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.