Senior Communications Manager – Hong Kong (Retail / Consumer)

Posted 11 August 2019
SalaryHKD
LocationHong Kong
Job type Permanent
DisciplineTechnology - Transformation & Consulting
ReferenceTL/HK/SCM

Job Description

3 SELLING POINTS OF THE JOB

  • Rare Opportunity
  • CBD work location
  • Hong Kong focused

 

Our client is a multinational consumer appliances company with aggressive expansion in Asia. They are now looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead their communications function in Hong Kong. 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Raise awareness of brand's story, technology and presence in HK through a programme of continuous messaging.
  • Build and maintain relationships with media in HK, including print, online, and bloggers. Frequent person to person meetings will take place in Hong Kong, Shanghai and other cities as required.
  • Seek and develop PR opportunities across all media, partnerships and channels.
  • Manage influencers who are broadly defined to include Doctors and hospitals as part of brand’s scientific credentialing programmes, to celebrities or high net worth individuals.
  • Plan and manage media events from start to finish.

 

Key Requirements

  • More than 8  years of relevant experience in PR or communications.
  • Ability to blend engagement with formal government institutions and media flexibly, showing a desire to deliver coverage results.
  • Strong understanding of the media landscape.
  • High awareness of local and cultural nuances.
  • Strong verbal communications skills.
  • Strong written skills; ability to write concise, engaging copy.

 

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