Assistant Manager (Temporary Appointment) (Ref. 260717008)

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OFFICE
 
Assistant Manager (Temporary Appointment) (Ref. 260717008)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
 
Duties
 
The appointee will work under the Branding and Marketing Division of the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO) and be required to:
 
(a) proactively identify and develop compelling stories by interviewing professors, researchers, students, startups and other stakeholders to create impactful storytelling content tailored for multiple platforms including social media, media, websites, newsletters, magazines and videos;
 
(b) plan, manage, and produce promotional and publicity materials to enhance awareness of the University’s entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer initiatives across digital and traditional marketing channels;
 
(c) coordinate the full editorial and production cycle of assigned communications materials, including content collation, copyediting, proofreading, scheduling, and liaison with content contributors to ensure accuracy, consistency and timely delivery;
 
(d) collaborate with in-house and external designers on publication cover concepts, layout design, branding alignment, and overall production to maintain high-quality and professional standards;
 
(e) assist in preparing speeches, key messages, presentations, briefing notes, background research, and other written materials to support the communication of senior management and institution;
 
(f) organise and coordinate media engagements, press briefings, interviews, and publicity events, as well as preparing press materials and maintaining relationships with media partners to strengthen institutional visibility;
 
(g) implement social media strategies through content creation, posting, advertisement boosting for all KTEO’s social media platforms, including Wechat, REDNote, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedln and YouTube channels;  
 
(h) support operational and administrative functions related to communication projects, including budget tracking, procurement procedures, vendor coordination, timeline management and logistical arrangements;
 
(i) monitor media coverage and digital engagement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and recommend improvements where appropriate; and
 
(j) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship or his/her delegates.
 
Working on irregular hours including weekday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, and occasional travel outside Hong Kong may be required.
 
Qualifications
 
Applicants should:
 
(a) have a recognised degree in a related discipline with at least five years of relevant post-qualification working experience;
 
(b) have experience in media relations and editorial work;
 
(c) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;
 
(d) be a good team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and project management skills; and
 
(e) be highly motivated and willing to work under tight schedules with positive working attitude.
 
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.
 
Conditions of Service
 
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
 
Application 
 
Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management).  Consideration of applications will commence on 24 July 2026 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.
 

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