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Senior Public Affairs Officer (Language Services)

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Senior Public Affairs Officer (Language Services)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club
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Job Highlights

  • University degree in translation or language-related disciplines
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in translation, journalism
  • Translates a full-range of racing reports including racing incident reports
The Department
The Corporate Affairs (CA) Division strengthens the strategic development and positioning of the Club as a world-class racing club and charity organisation, through engaging key stakeholders in both Hong Kong and the Mainland, and maintaining efficient and effective corporate communications.​​​
The job holder supports the development and implementation of the Club's racing and other communications strategies in order to uphold and strengthen the Club's positioning as a world class racing and charity organisation, and to fulfil its purpose of “acting continuously for the betterment of the society” through its unique integrated business model.
Reporting to Senior Manager, Public Affairs (Language Services), the incumbent delivers translation on racing and other areas as assigned by the Senior Manager. He/she is also responsible for supporting the implementation of effective publicity programmes for simulcast race days and races to support the publicity and promotion of the Club's simulcast business.
The Job
You will:
  • Translates a full-range of racing reports including racing incident reports on race days at the racecourses
  • Produces racing publicity materials including racing information and press releases on local and simulcast race days/races
  • Supports the execution of operation of the Language Services Team to provide effective translation, editing and Chinese language consultancy services for all departments of the Club
  • Supervises junior team members in designated assignments
  • Supports the implementation of development plan of the Language Services Team to enhance the output quality and operation efficacy
About You
You should have:
  • University degree in translation or language-related disciplines or equivalent qualifications
  • A minimum of three years' experience in translation, journalism and/or related field
  • Professional level of proficiency in translation and writing skills in both English and Chinese
  • Literacy in MS Office and Chinese word processing applications
  • Knowledge and interest in the sport of horse racing are preferred
Terms of Employment
The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualification and experience. How to Apply
Please send your resume, complete with expected salary and job reference by clicking the Apply Now.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and prospective employees relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.

More Information

Job ref no.20013941
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Job Function
Location
  • Wan Chai District
Work Model
  • On-site / At the workplace
Industry
Employment Term
  • Full-time
Experience
  • 3 years - 10 years
Career Level
  • Non-management level
Education
  • Master's degree
  • Degree
Overview
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the Government in combatting illegal gambling.
In 2021/22, the Club returned a total of HK$33.6 billion to the community. This included HK$27.0 billion to the Government in duty, profits tax and Lotteries Fund contributions and HK$6.6 billion in approved charity donations. The Club is Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer and one of the city's major employers. Its Charities Trust is also one of the world's top ten charity donors. The Club is always "riding high together for a better future" with the people of Hong Kong.
香港賽馬會(「馬會」)成立於1884年,是致力建設更美好社會的世界級賽馬機構。馬會透過其結合賽馬及馬場娛樂、會員會所、有節制體育博彩及獎券,以及慈善及社區貢獻的獨特綜合營運模式,創造經濟及社會價值,並協助政府打擊非法賭博。2021/22年度,馬會回饋社會共336億港元,當中包括透過各項博彩稅、利得稅及獎券基金撥款,向政府貢獻270億港元,以及已審批慈善捐款66億港元。馬會是全港最大的單一納稅機構,也是香港主要僱主之一,其慈善信託基金位列全球十大慈善捐助機構。馬會將繼續與香港市民「同心同步同進 共創更好未來」。