Communications Officer / Assistant Communications Officer

The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society

Organization introduction:

Founded in 1957, The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society (HKBWS) started as an ‘ornithological society’ and has developed to an environmental organization devoted to promote appreciation and conservation of wild birds through research, habitat management, environmental monitoring, conservation advocacy and education. HKBWS’ goal is to protect the bird paradise where people and birds can live in harmony and nature continues to thrive.  HKBWS works both locally and internationally to conserve birds and nature and is a member of Birdlife International, the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).  

HKBWS is a registered charitable organisation in Hong Kong under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance. 

Job Description:

• Manage internal and external communication of the organization.
• Draft media statements, answer media and public inquiries, compile publications, manage online communication channels and publication projects, plan events and press conferences.
• Develop and implement communication strategies which include media outreach, social media content and advertising.
• Acquire detailed knowledge of the organization’s policies, principles and strategies, and maintain up-to-date with relevant developments.
• Develop and adhere to the organization’s branding guidelines
• Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, associations and partners.
• Collaborate with Development Officer to support fundraising campaigns.
• Report to Deputy Director and perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in communication strategy development, social media management or marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
• Experience in social media content creation preferred
• Experience in SEO preferred
• Experience working in NGO preferred
• Interest in nature and conservation essential
• Strategic, creative and outgoing personality
• Recognize HKBWS’s vision and mission

Note: Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Communications Officer.

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