Assistant Manager (Marketing and Public Relations) in the City University of Hong Kong Press

City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that is pursuing excellence in research and professional education. As a publicly funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and developing students’ talents and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement.

Applications are invited for :

Assistant Manager (Marketing and Public Relations) in the City University of Hong Kong Press [Ref. A/779/03]

Duties

The appointee is expected to:

1. Develop and implement integrated and strategic marketing and public relations campaigns to effectively promote the Press and publications, in order to increase visibility and enhance the reputation of the University;
2. Stay updated on emerging digital platforms, the latest trends and innovative technologies to adapt strategies and tactics to improve digital marketing and PR efforts of the Press;
3. Plan and execute marketing events, such as book launches and local and overseas book fairs, to maintain the brand exposure of the Press;
4. Devise and implement trade and retail marketing strategies to enhance the physical and digital distribution services of the Press for global outreach across various distribution markets;
5. Oversee and manage daily sales order business operations, supervise warehouse fulfilment and delivery, so as to provide an excellent customer service experience;
6. Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including authors, editors, distributors, media outlets, and the academic community, to promote the publications and brand of the Press and the University; and
7. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant work experience;
2. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese language (including Putonghua);
3. Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint;
4. Extensive knowledge of digital marketing, social media platforms, web proficiency, and event marketing;
5. Good interpersonal and organisational skills with a strong sense of responsibility;
6. A self-motivated and good team player with ability to work independently; and
7. Preference will be given to candidates with good knowledge of the publishing industry, Adobe creative solutions, video production, HTML and web design.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes.

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311].

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk. Applications will receive full consideration until the position is filled and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

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