Officer (Editorial and Publications) (A&SS)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Wu Jieh Yee School of Arts and Social Sciences:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following for the Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture:

• Conducting preliminary and background research to support the Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture (the Centre)’s publications, reports and editorial projects;
• Managing editorial workflow, including tracking timelines, collecting drafts, and maintaining version control;
• Editing, proofreading, fact-checking copy for accuracy, style and consistency;
• Preparing and formatting documents for print and digital publication;
• Arranging and coordinating interviews and related logistics;
• Maintaining publication records, archives and content management entries;
• Providing support to the Centre in office administration, coordination and liaison with internal and external parties at various levels;
• Providing general support to the daily operations including programmes, projects and activities carried out by the Centre; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Centre Director or his/her nominee(s).

Candidates

• A recognised degree or above, a degree in English, Chinese Language, Literature, Translation, Journalism, Community, Linguistics, History or a related field is preferred;
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with good interpersonal and communication abilities;
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and competent with editing tools;
• Be self-motivated and meticulous, and be able to meet deadlines and work independently; and
• Experience in editing or publishing would be an advantage.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.