Manager - Public Engagement (Projects), East Asia

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As the Manager | Public Engagement (Projects) of Arup based in Hong Kong, you will:

·       Provide public relations, public engagement and communication solutions for different projects;

·       Develop public relations and communication strategies, and design public relations programmes for projects;

·       Manage the implementation of public relations and public engagement programmes, including publicity material production and event management;

Your ideal profile

To succeed, you will have

·       University graduate preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration or related discipline;

·       A minimum of 8-10 years relevant experience;

·       Strong sense in public relations and public sentiment with analytical skills and insights for communication solutions;  

·       Project management skills with demonstrated ability to multitask and set priorities within tight timelines;

·       Candidates with agency background would be an advantage;

·       Independent, mature, responsible, detail- and result-oriented;

·       Good writing skills on editorial and reports

·       Good skills in dealing with designers, production agencies and other service providers

·       Excellent command of spoken English, Cantonese and Putonghua;

What we offer

We offer an attractive total reward package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including global Profit Share Scheme, medical insurance for yourself, spouse and children, Retirement Benefit Scheme (ORSO scheme), additional fringe benefits of maternity/paternity leave and long-term career development opportunities.

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