Marketing Officer

We are The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA). We are established with funding from the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. We work with Industry to invent, innovate, and create new solutions that make our industries better and benefit our society. We are a young, energetic team that delights in bringing together researchers and industry partners. We thrive on challenges. We are excited by new possibilities. We love to create new and better products, machines, and solutions.

Applications are now invited for the following position. Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, the appointee will be required to:

oversee all social media platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, WeChat, and Podcasts);develop and execute content calendars for specific project or product campaigns and target audiences;craft, refine, and schedule engaging multimedia content for daily dissemination to enhance audience engagement and maintain brand tone and visual identity;monitor, analyse, and report on content and social media performance, using insights to optimise campaigns and achieve key performance indicators;manage comments and direct messages to foster strong community engagement and uphold brand image;lead design and multimedia support by creating digital and print marketing materials to effectively communicate project value and support marketing initiatives;work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all marketing activities and content align with organisational guidelines and the latest project developments;liaise with contractors and vendors for the design and production of promotional materials and equipment;maintain up-to-date knowledge of all ongoing projects and initiatives to ensure accurate and effective marketing communications;provide administrative support for marketing activities, including report preparation, etc;assist in any marketing or publicity event; andperform ad hoc duties as assigned.

RequirementsA recognised degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related field;At least three years of relevant working experience, with experience in marketing or corporate communications will be an advantage;Strong communication and presentation skills with proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua;Knowledge of content management for website, social media and its tracking tools;A good team player with good organisation skills, outgoing and adaptable to change;Able to work independently and under tight schedule;Proficiency in IT applications, especially Adobe Photoshop, Illustrators, Canva, MS Office and Chinese word processing; andExperience with photo and video shooting is an advantage.

Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An initial 2-year contract will be offered to the successful candidate of the post. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants are invited to send detailed curriculum vitae in strict confidence to Human Resources Manager, HKRITA, R906-8, Shirley Chan Building, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon. (E-mail: [email redacted, apply via Company website]). Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

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