Reports to:Corporate Communication Manager, Public Affairs
Department : Corporate Communication

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively handle media enquiries on all kinds of incidents or issues, research information, prepare responses and maintain day-to-day communications on a timely and professional manner.
• Undertake fact finding and researches into topical Public Affairs policy items such and help preparing positioning papers, lines-to-take and QnAs.
• Monitor news relevant to the topical Public Affairs issues / policies and red-flag items of concern.
• Mapping public opinion matrixes on key issues.
• Be a key member in issue preparedness and crisis management.
• Prepare press materials, including press releases, official statements and Q&A etc.

Requirements:

• University graduate in Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs or preferably related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in public relations / corporate communications or media.
• Strong in issue management with deep understanding in current affairs.
• Good understanding of the media scene.
• Strong command of English and Chinese, both written and spoken.  Fluency in Putonghua is an advantage.
• Flexibility to be a media duty manager on roster and work after office hours and weekends as the situation requires.

Application deadline : 30 June 2016

Interested applicants can apply online via : https://jobs.cathaypacific.com/cathaypacific/job/Tung-Chung-Assistant-Corporate-Communication-Manager-Public-Affairs-HK/347774100/