Public Relations Officer - Urgent

We are looking for a confident Public Relations Officer to join our stellar team at A.S. Watson Retail (HK) Limited in Sha Tin.
Growing your career as a Full Time Public Relations Officer is an amazing opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in planning, leadership and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Public Relations Officer at A.S. Watson Retail (HK) Limited today!

Established in Hong Kong in 1841, A.S. Watson Group is the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer. Every year, over 5 billion customers and members shopped with our 12 retail brands in stores and online.

A.S. Watson has a long heritage in giving for 180 years, and we are committed to making a difference to the world through a wide range of corporate social responsibility efforts that are designed to benefit our staff, customers, shareholders and wider community, to bring MORE to the lives of everyone we touch. You may know more by visiting Our Responsibilities page.

With over 140,000 employees worldwide, A.S. Watson Group is also a member of the world renowned multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, which has five core businesses ‐ ports and related services, retail, infrastructure, energy and telecommunications in over 50 countries.

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Why Should You Join Us?

  At ASW, we believe in our people, in teamwork and the importance of your personal growth. If you are looking for the opportunity to join our award-winning international family with 16,300+ stores across 28 markets in Asia and Europe, the ASW family welcomes you… #

  You can enjoy :  

• Convenient office location, less than 5 min. walk from MTR
• Free round-trip lunchtime shuttle bus services to Shatin
• Comprehensive Medical and Life insurance coverage, including your spouse and children
• Well-equipped Gym inside our office building
• Onsite Clinic and Lactation Room

Role Purpose:
Working in a dynamic team to support in executing events and projects and handling issues and media enquiries for leading retail brands in Hong Kong, as well as maintaining good connections with stakeholders including media and KOL.

A typical day in this Role:  

• Support in all written communications including press releases, speeches, write-ups for external and internal publications and other communication materials.
• Assist in the execution of external and internal events such as press conferences, product launch events, award ceremonies and sustainability initiatives etc.
• Co-ordinate media interviews & shootings, handle media hotline and answer public enquiries.
• Support in issue and crisis management.
• Generating exposure for brand’s branding and sustainability initiatives, both news stories and social media.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with media and KOL.
• Keep close monitoring of traditional, online and social media. Prepare market and news analysis reports.

  This job is a good fit for You if:  

• You are a Collaborator -  You explore outside  resources and develop contacts that may be helpful  to the team. You are high energy and outgoing. ​
• You are a Detailer -  You deliberate fully before making  decisions and will need to see all the facts before  reaching a conclusion. You follow up rigorously. ​
• You are a Team Player -  Your focus is on the  relationships within the team. You are optimistic,  energetic and feel energized when working with  others. ​
• You are a Problem Solver -  You make decisions  based on evidence-based opinions. ​

Success will depend on:

• University degree holder with major in Communications, Language, PR & Marketing, Journalism or equivalent.
• At least 2 to 3 years of solid public relations experience, preferably in sizable company. Less experience will be considered as Assistant Public Relations Officer.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, proficiency in Putonghua an added advantage.
• High proficiency in MS Office applications and Chinese word processing.
• A good team player with excellent communication & interpersonal skills, strong sense of responsibility and attentive to details as well as passion to work in a fast-paced retail environment. 
• Strong PR network with media & KOL.
• Creative and energetic personality.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.

What is holding you back?

  Don’t miss out on this great chance to shape Your life!

   Apply now! 

Interested parties, please send your resume with current and expected salary package to our Company’s email. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant/ similar posts within the A.S. Watson Group.

Benefits of working as a Public Relations Officer in Sha Tin:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package