Media Relations Manager (Fixed-term Contract) at Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Media Relations, Press Release Writing, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Networking, Event Management, Stakeholder Management, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Putonghua Proficiency, Multi-tasking, Strategic Pitching, Interview Coordination, Database Management, Press Conference Organization, Client Servicing

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

We help businesses large and small connect with growth and collaboration opportunities globally, while highlighting Hong Kong’s unique strengths and advantages and reinforcing its dual role as SUPER-CONNECTOR and super value-adder, linking China and the world. We do so via our international trade fairs, industry conferences and industry missions, offering innovative offline-online event experiences. From embarking on missions to staging Hong Kong pavilions at leading mainland and overseas fairs as well as roadshows, our outreach also fosters opportunities and strengthens ties with the Chinese Mainland and our many international trading partners. In a world marked by constant change, our programmes provide comprehensive tailor-made support to help businesses, in particular SMEs and start-ups, be future-ready and thrive. Complementing this, our research reports and digital news channels offer the latest market information to enable businesses to make informed business decisions and accelerate their expansion plans. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2026 and begin a new three-year business cycle, our mission remains as strong as ever to help Hong Kong thrive in trade and businesses succeed in the ever-changing landscape. We are seeking a dynamic, high-caliber, and experienced professional to join our Exhibitions and Digital Business Department. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and strengthen the network with worldwide trade journalists/editors and local mass media to help publicising the fairs; * Draft and distribute press releases regularly on HKTDC fairs, monitor media coverage and handle press enquiries; * Proactively dig out news angle of the fairs, product and event highlights to pitch international and local mass and trade media; * Arrange press interviews and to provide talknotes for senior management; * Organise local press conference, provide talknotes, draft PowerPoints, and make logistical arrangements for press conference; * Develop and maintain the database of trade and mass publications, magazines and journals related to HKTDC fairs. Requirements: * A university degree, preferably in Journalism and/or Communications; * Minimum five years' solid relevant working experience in marketing / corporate communications or client servicing in public relations field, preferably with multi-national corporations; * Have experience working with media and building media network; * Excellent command in both spoken and written English and Chinese. Fluent in Putonghua; * Multi-tasking, well-organised, detail-minded and independent with good initiatives. Remuneration and Benefits: The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed-term contract basis, renewable subject to operational needs. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Interested candidates are invited to complete the application form on our website. Those who do not hear from us within EIGHT WEEKS after the closing date may assume their applications were unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purposes. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions within the Council. Their personal data will be destroyed six months after the selection is finalised.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a global network of trade and mass media journalists to publicize fairs and events. Draft press releases, handle media enquiries, and organize press conferences including the preparation of talknotes and presentations for senior management.