Who we are:

A-World Consulting (www.a-world.com.hk) is a Hong Kong-based, full-service communication and management consultancy specialising in public affairs, corporate communications, media relations, marketing communication, event management and issue management covering local corporates and Greater China.  With affiliates/offices in various cities in Mainland China, we seek to provide creative solutions to clients through the combined networks and resources of a team of professionals with creative minds.

Job Highlights:

• Extensive exposure in various industries and media platforms;
• Experience of working in or with media / public bodies / concern groups is a plus;
• Fresh graduates are welcome.

Job Description:

A-World Consulting’s broad portfolio comprises public bodies, property, banking, I&T, education, social welfare, aviation, automobile and construction clients and the suitable candidate is expected to assist in the following areas:

• Public Affairs / Stakeholder Engagement / Government Relations - planning and executing community / stakeholder engagement strategies and programme with key stakeholders, ranging from top government officials, legislators to industry influential;
• Corporate Communications - delivering tailored advice on corporate identity, positioning and packaging and key messages for corporates covering Start-ups, SMEs and MNCs;
• Public Relations / Media Relations - mining unique story angles to generate positive coverage on media / coordinating various media events including press conference and featured interview;
• Event Management - Event ideation and implementation, event planning and project management including corporate hospitality programmes, product launches, seminars, public events, business forum, etc;
• Marketing Communication - Strategic consultancy services on marketing and positioning from market research / analysis, products / services positing and segmentation, sales and marketing channel integration to marketing events;
• Issue / Crisis Management - formulating tailored strategies and prompt responses in regard to crisis / monitor the macro environment and industry developments etc. for corresponding solutions and recommendations;
• Others - account management in terms of finances, schedules and deliverables / supervision of junior staff as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Tertiary degree in communication/journalism/social sciences/political science or equivalent;
• At least 2 years of experience in PA/PR or related industries for Senior Account Executive and 1 year for Account Executive, preferably with agency background; fresh graduates are welcome.
• Proven English and Chinese proficiency; fluency in Putonghua preferred;
• Strong knowledge and interest in Hong Kong, Mainland China and international political landscape and current affairs;
• Detail-minded, proactive and able to work under a tight schedule;
• Having a can-do spirit and passionate to work together with a team;
• Experience of working in or with media / public bodies / concern groups in Hong Kong is a plus; and 
• Excellent business acumen, leadership and interpersonal skills, if applicable.

5-day work per week, but work outside normal working hours and days should be expected.  Excellent compensation and attractive fringe benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.  

All personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be destroyed after 6 months.  Applicants not hearing from us within 6 months may consider their applications unsuccessful.