Manager (Communications)

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is charged with the responsibility for maintaining the stability and integrity of the monetary and financial systems of Hong Kong.  There is now an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for the following position:

Manager (Communications)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage media relations and handle enquiries from the press and the public. Prepare communications materials and external correspondence. Manage media interviews for senior executives and perform press marshalling duties
• Advise and work closely with line departments on communications and public affairs matters
• Plan and manage media and publicity projects, including large scale events such as industry conference
• Perform news monitoring duties, and conduct media research and analysis
• Contribute to the overall communications strategy of the HKMA

Requirements

• University degree, preferably in journalism, communications, economics, international finance / banking or related fields
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in media relations, public affairs, agency, banking, finance or related fields
• Experience in team management, PR agency, and event management an advantage
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Good team player, fast learner, proactive and versatile
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua

Conditions of service

• Appointment will be made on fixed contract terms
• A competitive remuneration package will be offered.  There is flexibility to take account of additional experience and qualifications
• Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits, paid annual leave and contract-end gratuity

How to apply

You may submit an application via one of the following channels:

1. Online application
   *Online application will be temporarily suspended from 08:00 p.m. on 11 May 2024 to 07:00 a.m. on 12 May 2024 due to system maintenance
2. By Mail

Send in the hard copy application form (available either at the HKMA’s reception counter or website https://www.hkma.gov.hk) to:

Recruitment Officer
Hong Kong Monetary Authority
55/F., Two International Finance Centre
8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong

Copies of transcripts together with a full resumé including details of past experience should be attached to the application.  Please mark your correspondence address and the position applied for on the envelope.

Completed application should reach the HKMA, via the designated submission channel, by 11 May 2024.  Applicants may wish to submit their applications in advance of the deadline to allow for any unexpected delays, e.g. with internet traffic, including file size restrictions and system maintenance downtime.  Those not contacted by the HKMA within three months from the closing date for applications should consider their applications filed for future reference.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request.  You may contact the Recruitment Officer at the above address.

The HKMA is an equal opportunities employer.  More information on the HKMA can be found at the website https://www.hkma.gov.hk.

The Online Application System is scheduled to perform regular system maintenance from Hong Kong time 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. every Wednesday.  During this time, online application will not be available.