Manager, Media Relations

Job Reference: (Ref: OCL/CORPC/2010-010)

Position Purpose:

• Develop and implement media relations strategy along with corporate communications strategy and plan to address all key stakeholders, including media,community and the public. 
• Provide business support to Sales & Marketing and Operations functions on marketing communication related activities and customer communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain good networking and relationship with the media and community to ensure consistent communication of company branding and position through media work and materials
• Identify key speaking engagements for senior executives and leverage media publicity opportunities in support of company’s business objectives
• Develop communication platform for reputation issues/crises management
• Prepare media statements and other communications / information materials
• Respond to media enquiries and set up interviews
• Write and edit press releases, newsletters, speeches, user guides and web communication materials
• Support Sales & Marketing function on marketing communication related activities
• Support Customer Service Team of Operations on enquiries or complaints initiated from different stakeholders, i.e. media, regulatory bodies, or consumers

Requirements:

• Tertiary Degree in journalism, communications, marketing or business administration
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in media relations or corporate communications, either in-house or in public relations agencies
• Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently, readiness to take on new tasks and ablility to work under pressure in a dynamic working environment
• Related experience in consumer or financial services sector
• Mature and a good team player
  

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