COMPANY PROFILE

SEC Newgate Greater China is an award-winning strategic communications consultancy that helps corporates, organisations and investors seize opportunities and solve challenges. We are part of SEC Newgate, an insight-driven global strategic communications and advocacy group that works at the nexus of business, politics, communities, markets and media to deliver positive outcomes.

Our global network counts 1400 employees spanning over 60 offices in 29 countries and territories across five continents. In Asia Pacific, we have 10 offices across Australia, Greater China and Singapore.

Our team advises companies, organisations and governments around the world on the critical corporate and financial communications and public affairs issues that they face.

Our clients are the C-Suite leaders of these organisations and we help them address their business, reputation, brand-building and marketing objectives.

Our work with high profile corporate and financial brands has propelled our reputation in areas that include fundraising strategies, capital market transactions, thought leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Read more about us https://secnewgate.com or https://www.secnewgate.hk

THE ROLE

This is an entry level position for an up-and-coming professional with a drive to learn about communications support to corporates and organisations. The right candidate will be able provide day-to-day support and undertake client tasks with guidance from senior team members. The successful applicant will be interested in pursuing a career in public relations and enjoy working with high calibre clients who operate across the financial and professional services, technology and property sectors. The candidate will be based in Hong Kong, with the opportunity to travel to other offices to support our on the ground team.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research to support client briefs and the firm’s new business efforts.
• Assist with drafting and formatting documents.
• Support the team in developing press releases, news jumping alerts and media briefing notes.
• Logistics support for client work, meetings and functions.
• Media monitoring and analysis.
• Translation.
• Actively develop a solid understanding of communications and/or public affairs and client management practices.
• Work across multiple client briefs concurrently.
• Preparation of activity reports with input from the broader team.
• Contribute to the firm’s marketing and new business programmes, including participating in brainstorms and idea generation, assisting with proposals and tenders, drafting case studies and credentials materials, and attending networking and industry events.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• University graduate, with up to two years of experience in public relations, marketing or journalism.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills in English.
• Solid research and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal communications skill with “can-do” mindset.
• A positive approach to working with cross office teams.
• Is curious and has interest in the business issues that impact China or the Asia Pacific region.
• Ability to thrive in a pressured environment and to achieve tight deadlines.
• Understanding of digital and social media, with an interest in learning more.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for other roles in the firm. 

WORKING AT SEC NEWGATE

At SEC Newgate, our people are what sets us apart and the heart of our success. To create a positive work environment and ensure our people thrive, we offer benefits including:

• Annual leave of 25 days’ holiday.
• One day of paid volunteering leave and one day of birthday leave.
• A wellness break of two hours during working hours every week.
• Flexible working, including one day working from home each week and options to work outside of Hong Kong.
• International secondments.
• Holistic learning and development programme.
• Healthcare benefits.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]. If you apply via Easy Apply, remember to include your cover letter with your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you.