Manager / Assistant Manager, Communications and Public Affairs (Public Affairs)

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260720002-IE 學系/部門：Communications and Public Affairs Office Category: Management / Professional 截止日期：21 September 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260720002 ---

(Ref. 260720002-IE)

Duties

The appointees will be required to play a key role in the Public Affairs Team of the Office which takes care of the media and stakeholder engagement activities for the University. They will be required to:

(a) assist in developing media communications strategies for the University as a whole, and executing media engagement activities including media conferences, briefings, interviews and the handling of media enquiries and complaints;

(b) provide advice and support for media relations activities for individual faculties/units/offices;

(c) keep abreast of important policies and development related to higher education and update the team;

(d) assist in building strong and effective relationships with media outlets in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas countries;

(e) assist in the management of issues and crisis;

(f) support in planning and organising university events and stakeholder engagement activities; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Office or her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree;

(b) at least six years of solid experience in related areas of work;

(c) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;

(d) the ability to be a good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and

(e) the ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment.

Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Manager.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Consideration of applications will commence on 21 September 2026 until the positions are filled.