Senior Communication Officer / Communication Officer (at the rank of Clerk I/II)

The Centre on Contemporary China and the World is seeking a person to manage the Centre's online presence across various social media platforms, create and distribute the monthly newsletter, maintain the mailing list, and update the website with the latest news and content and provide support to the Centre's events and publications. The ideal candidate will be a tech-savvy professional with a strong understanding of how each social media channel works and how to optimize content for maximum engagement. The appointee is to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive digital communications strategy across platforms like Twitter/X, WeChat, LinkedIn, and YouTube, monitoring performance metrics to recommend enhancements and optimize content.
• Manage and maintain the Centre's website content, ensuring a consistent and engaging user experience.
• Design and produce visually engaging graphics, illustrations, and other content for the Centre's events and research initiatives and create on-brand content, including text, images, and videos, tailored for each social media platform.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of a monthly newsletter and maintain the mailing list database.
• Provide support for the Centre's events, including scheduling, preparing venues, preparing supplies, planning logistics, and coordinating with major stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Proven experience in digital communications or social media management.
• Strong knowledge of Twitter/X, WeChat, LinkedIn, YouTube, and social media best practices.
• Familiarity with web design, basic SEO, and content management systems (e.g., WordPress).
• Proficient in graphic design and video production tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Mandarin).
• Solid understanding of multimedia principles and video editing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Excellent multitasking and time management abilities.
• Proactive learner, staying updated on industry trends and technologies.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. along with aportfolio of past projects/relevant works.Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue untilNovember 30, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.