Assistant Vice President, Group Communications

HKT is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking corporate communications and public affairs professional to join our Group Communications team. This pivotal role will be responsible for shaping and amplifying the Group’s narratives, enhancing our reputation as a trusted technology solutions enabler, and supporting business objectives through strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and effective crisis management.

In the face of an ever-evolving technology and regulatory landscape, HKT is committed to embracing agile, innovative communications approaches for impactful engagement with a diverse array of stakeholders. We are looking for a self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptable professional who excels at navigating complexity, managing sensitive issues, and translating insights from desk research into compelling, nuanced narratives that resonate with key audiences. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates measured judgment and integrity.

Your role

• Identify, monitor, and analyze local, regional, and global policy, regulatory, and macroeconomic developments that impact the Group’s interests and reputation through desk research and provide timely public affairs-focused updates and analysis to senior management.
• Support senior management in external engagements, including the drafting of speeches, presentations, articles, talking points, policy papers, and media responses, ensuring consistency and alignment with corporate messaging.
• Craft compelling narratives that highlight the Group’s contributions to society, industry, and the communities we serve, leveraging insights from research and stakeholder feedback.
• Develop public affairs-focused thought leadership content for owned, earned, and digital platforms to effectively engage stakeholders.
• Handle crisis and issue management, working closely with business units to anticipate, mitigate, and manage reputation risks—including drafting lines-to-take, press materials, and internal communications.
• Build, nurture, and leverage sustainable relationships with external stakeholders, including media, public sector leaders, and relevant industry associations and bodies.

To succeed this role

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or crisis management, preferably within large organizations, the public sector, or PR agencies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate communications and public affairs, with a strong track record in crisis and reputation management.
• Advanced skills in synthesizing complex legislative, regulatory, and geopolitical developments, and translating research takeaways into clear, strategic narratives that support the company’s objectives.
• Proven ability to multitask, remain composed under pressure, and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of the public affairs landscape in Hong Kong and Mainland China, with awareness of global and international dynamics impacting the business environment.
• Strong experience in conducting research from multiple sources, providing nuanced analysis that reflects public affairs sentiment, stakeholder perspectives, and media reporting.
• Hands-on experience in developing executive messaging, speaking points, and engaging social media content for senior management and public-facing initiatives.
• Highly collaborative, self-driven, and adept at building relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in communications and public affairs.