Senior Communication Officer
PRINCIPAL ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent is mainly responsible for raising the profile of the organization and communicating global poverty issues through publicity work, enhancing communications between the donors/public and the organisation through producing printed publications and assisting in handling crises to safeguard the brand’s reputation.
PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop media strategies to raise the profile of the organisation and establish our creditable voice on girls issues
- Write and produce publicity materials, feature articles and marketing communications materials to support fundraising campaigns
- Pitch and arrange media interviews
- Work with vendors to produce publications (annual report, bi-annual newsletters etc.,)
- Assist in handling crisis and preparing media Q&A
- Edit and proofread Chinese materials
- Act as a branding consultant to ensure all marketing and communications materials are in line with the global branding guidelines
- Coordinate and participate in field trips to collect resources for marketing and communications purposes
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Level of education
- University Degree in Communications, Translation, Journalism or related disciplines
Knowledge / Job Specific Competencies
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications and copywriting; experience in working with NGO is preferred
- Excellent written Chinese skill, good written English skill
- Good at writing publicity materials including press releases, feature articles and marketing and communications materials
- Skillful in editing various types of Chinese materials
- Knowledge of the media landscape in Hong Kong and experience in media pitching, arranging media interviews and conferences
- Good knowledge of printing and video productions
- Occasional travel to developing countries is required
Personal Qualities
- A meticulous approach to work and an eye for detail
- A team player able to work independently
- Highly motivated and proactive, demonstrate a can-do attitude
- Proficient in MS Office applications, knowledge of graphic software an advantage
- Good communications and interpersonal skills
- A passion to work for children and girls
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Immediately available is highly preferred
- Please provide current and expected salary information in your application
Please send your resume with current and expected salary to [email protected]
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