Assistant Manager (Communications and Public Affairs)

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, the incumbent will perform the following responsibilities to enhance HKGI’s brand awareness and foster public understanding of genomic medicine by planning and implementing a wide range of publicity initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement publicity projects to publicise HKGI’s latest development and achievements, such as press briefings, corporate events and visits, as well as production of corporate publications and videos
  • Develop news angles and pitch for media opportunities proactively to promote HKGI
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with mass media and key stakeholders
  • Conduct daily monitoring of local and international news and industry updates across media platforms
  • Draft, edit and translate bilingual communication messages and materials, such as press releases, line-to-take, media Q&As, speeches, advertorials, social media posts, corporate presentations, website and annual reports
  • Identify appropriate channels or platforms to engage target audiences and promote HKGI’s work; follow through the projects from planning and procurement to successful delivery
  • Assist in preparing meeting materials for Committee and Board meetings
  • Support the Corporate Communications team’s administrative operations
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by senior officers