Assistant Manager, Event Management Post Date: 21 May 09Responsibilities:
Assist in the development of event core programs and execution and promotion of HKTB annual events that are attractions to visitors & marketable by travel trade
Grow and maintain database for event sponsorship. Identify sponsorship opportunity for HKTB mega events
Plan and liaise with internal department to develop and design promotional material items for event promotion and publicity
Assist to executive publicity and promotion programs to optimize event awareness during pre and post event period
Assist to design and develop event logistics for proper deployment of resources and for smooth organization of mega events in cost-effective manner
Plan and assist in event survey and market studies for HKTB mega events
Coordinate with districts/shopping malls/related parties for organization of themed events in support of HKTB mega events
Monitor event progress to ensure execution excellence
Requirements:
University graduate, preferably in Event Management /communications/ hospitality/ MICE or entertainment industry
A minimum of 8 years solid experience in event management, marketing and promotions of large-scale outdoor events of which 3 years should be at supervisory level
Expertise in areas including media relations, PR, event marketing, event survey, direct response marketing with design background, copywriting and graphic design
Capable to accurately write, edit, organize, proofread and publish content for all event publication
Strong organization skills and attentive to details
Strong PC skill in Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Project 2000 and Chinese word processing
Immediate available is preferred
Interested parties please send resume with present and expected salary by email to: talent@hktb.com or by mail to "Human Resources Department, Hong Kong Tourism Board, 9th-11th Floors, Citicorp Centre, 18 Whitfield Road, North Point, Hong Kong" on or before 30 May 2009. Late applications will not be considered.
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