Marketing and PR Executive

Established in 2009, Hong Kong Green Building Council (“the Council”) is the leading body, co-founded by four major construction industry and environmental organisations, driving the market transformation towards green and sustainable buildings in Hong Kong through engagement with the industry, the government and broader community. Established in 2009, Hong Kong Green Building Council (“the Council”) is the leading body, co-founded by four major construction industry and environmental organisations, driving the market transformation towards green and sustainable buildings in Hong Kong through engagement with the industry, the government and broader community.

Job Description
HKGBC is expanding its secretariat team in line with its positioning as Hong Kong's leading member-based body dedicated to green building development, with opening for the post of Marketing and PR Executive: Reporting to the Marketing & PR Manager, the successful candidate will support the planning, development and execution of the Council’s marketing, communications, public relations and promotional initiatives across corporate and project levels. Key Roles
• To help develop online and offline marketing collaterals, from content development and design coordination to production
• To assist with managing online and offline marketing channels, including but not limited to corporate publications, reports, the official website, social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram), e-newsletters and other related applications
• To prepare bilingual editorial and promotional content, including press releases, announcements, speeches, presentations, social media posts and other communications materials
• To undertake copywriting, editing and Chinese-English translation duties
• To execute corporate, industry and public engagement events, including conferences, award presentations, press events, exhibitions, public campaigns, seminars and site visits
• To liaise with media, handle media enquiries and support publicity activities
• To coordinate with PR/event agencies, designers, production houses and other vendors, and monitor project schedules, budgets and service delivery
• To support corporate and project marketing initiatives, including campaigns, partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• To build and maintain good relationships with media, industry partners, NGOs and relevant stakeholders
• To support the team in other marketing and communications activities as required Requirements
• Degree holder in Marketing, Communications, Language, Sustainability, Business or related disciplines
• At least one year of relevant work experience in marketing, corporate communications, public relations, digital/social media or related fields is preferable; candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for the position of Senior Marketing & PR Executive
• Strong translation and writing skills
• Good understanding of social media and digital communications, with the ability to develop engaging content for different target audiences and platforms
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously
• Detail-minded, self-motivated and responsible, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and enthusiastic team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work effectively under pressure and accommodate occasional work outside normal office hours for events and campaigns when required
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Canva would be an advantage
• Experience in video production, photography, multimedia or digital content creation would be an advantage
• Experience in liaising with media, agencies, vendors and external stakeholders would be an advantage
• Passion for sustainability, green buildings and promoting a greener lifestyle

We offer
an attractive remuneration package with fringe benefits to the right candidates. such as
• 5 days work week
• Gratuity
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Training Allowance
• Compensation Leave
• Marriage Leave
• Compassionate leave
• Examination leave

How To Apply
The Council is an equal opportunity employer and offers attractive career prospects and remuneration to our staff. Recruitment will be initially under contract terms of two years. Interested applicants please apply by sending full resume with date of availability, present and expected salary, contact telephone number, as well as results of public examinations to the Executive Director, Hong Kong Green Building Council via e-mail [email redacted, apply via Company website], or by post to 1/F, Jockey Club Environmental Building, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. Please state the position you want to apply for on the envelope. (N.
B. Application with incomplete information as requested above may not be considered.) Applicants who do not receive a response within six weeks from the date of this advertisement may consider their applications filed for future reference. Personal data will be used strictly for recruitment related purposes only and retained for no more than six months.