Job Number:

48424

Department:

Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Division/Section/Unit:

Information and Public Relations Section

Job Title:

Designer (Social Media)

Salary:

$27,095 per month

Entry Requirements:

Candidate must –
(a) have a bachelor degree from a university in Hong Kong, or an associate degree from a registered post-secondary college in Hong Kong, or equivalent, and have to be in design or creative media or related disciplines;
(b) have at least 3 years’ full-time post-graduate working experience as designer in graphic/advertising design or public relations or social media agencies, including at least 1 year’s experience of assisting in running a Facebook or Instagram page [see Note (1)];
(c) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [see Note (2)];
(d) have good knowledge and skill in creating and designing social media content, and proficiency in software applications (including Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro), and also good knowledge and skill in photo editing, graphic design and video editing; and
(e) have proficiency in both written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese) and English, and possessing good presentation and interpersonal skills.

Note:

(1) Candidates are requested to indicate in the section under “Full Employment Record to date” on the application form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] details of their relevant working experience and provide documentary proof. Candidates failed to provide documentary proof will not be considered as having the working experience indicated on the form.
(2) “Grade C” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 3” in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

Duties:

The Contract Designer (Social Media) will work in the Information and Public Relations Section, assisting the Social Media team in content creation and design of LCSD’s social media platforms. Major duties include:
(1) Design and production of graphics;
(2) Design and production of animations;
(3) Video shooting, editing and production;
(4) Research and gathering of information for creation of social media posts;
(5) Assist in publicity activities related to the social media platforms of LCSD; and performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
(Note: Appointee(s) may be required to work irregular hours including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.)

Terms of Appointment:

Successful candidate will be appointed on one-year non-civil service contract terms.

Fringe Benefits

An end-of-contract gratuity may be granted to the appointee upon satisfactory completion of the contract with a consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, plus the Government’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will be equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity/paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.

General Notes:

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview.
(f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the below contact address.

How to apply:

Application Forms (G.F. 340 [(Rev. 7/2023)]) can be obtained from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Completed application forms, with the detailed resume, should reach the enquiry address on or before the closing date with the envelope clearly marked “Application for the position of Non-civil Service Contract Designer (Social Media)” (The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission of application). Applications which are late, incomplete or not attached with a detailed resume may not be considered. To avoid unsuccessful delivery of application, applicants should ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting.

The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)], they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.

Candidates who are selected for interview/trade test will normally receive an invitation in about 2 to 4 weeks from the closing date for application. Longer time may be required under certain circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received. Those who are not invited for interview/trade test may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Contact Address:

Information and Public Relations Section, 17/F, Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters, 1-3 Pai Tau Street, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

Enquiry Telephone:

2601 8650

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):

12/09/2024 18:00:00

Newspaper(s) Advertised and Date(s):

Ming Pao [30 August 2024]

Web Site of Department:

https://www.lcsd.gov.hk

Application via Internet:

Not Applicable

Advertising Date

30/08/2024