Salary: HK$127,700 per month
Entry Requirements: (a) a Hong Kong Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or Public Relations or other related disciplines;
(b) a minimum of 12 years of solid post-qualification full-time work experience in media or journalism with exposure to corporate communications, public relations and marketing, of which at least 5 years should be at managerial level, and any such experience in the Government or public organisations will be an advantage;
(c) a strong understanding of current market practices in new media, marketing strategies and web analytics;
(d) proven leadership and analytical ability in managing teams and driving strategic initiatives;
(e) excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua);
(f) Proficiency in the application of common business software (including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as Chinese and English word processing; AND
(g) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [See Note], or equivalent.
Note:“Grade C” and “Grade E” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in previous HKCEE are accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 3” and “Level 2” respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
Duties: (a) To initiate, plan and develop corporate communication publicity and branding strategies;
(b) To monitor and follow up the execution of corporate communication publicity and branding projects on media and social media platforms;
(c) To manage communications and engagement with public-sector stakeholders, media organisations and business collaborations within and outside Hong Kong;
(d) To manage RTHK’s corporate social media accounts, monitor and respond to feedback;
(e) To oversee the handling of public enquiries, complaints and matters related to programme standards as well as media enquiries;
(f) To lead and supervise teams and subordinates in the execution of above duties; and
(g) To perform any other duties as assigned by senior management.
(Note: Required to work on Saturday, Sunday and public holiday; and to work during typhoons, Black Rainstorm Signal, “extreme conditions” and other emergencies.)
Terms of Appointment: Successful candidate will be appointed on three-year non-civil service contract terms.
Fringe Benefits If the contract is satisfactorily completed with consistently high standard of performance and conduct, the officer may be granted a gratuity which, when added together with the Government’s contribution to MPF scheme, equals 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Rest days, general holidays, annual leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted on terms not less favourable than the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.
How to apply: Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk). Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by email will not be accepted. If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as required, their applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
Contact Address: 5/F., One Mongkok Road Commercial Centre, 1 Mongkok Road, Kowloon
Enquiry Telephone:3547 1740
Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):10/07/2025 23:59:00
General Notes:
(A) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(B) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirements irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(C) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(D) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(E) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and / or interview.
(F) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities and are found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities”, which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau’s website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(G) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by email to [our mailbox through CTgoodjobs Apply Now].
