Student Research Assistant in the Centre on Contemporary China and the World
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in creating, editing, and scheduling daily posts for the Centre’s social media platforms (WeChat, X, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and WeChat Video Channel).
- Edit and produce short-form videos (e.g., YouTube Shorts, WeChat Video Channel) and longer-form recap videos of Centre events.
- Update the Centre’s website with new content, including publications, op-eds, interviews, and fellow profiles.
- Draft the Centre’s monthly newsletter using provided content. Maintain the mailing list database.
- Provide proactive and on-site support on event organization, scheduling, logistics, and administrative tasks for Centre events.
- Capture photo/video content during events for repurposing on social media and archival purposes.
- Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and execute creative content ideas aligned with the Centre’s goals.
- Ensure all content adheres to the Centre’s branding and messaging guidelines.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or Taught-Postgraduate Students at the University of Hong Kong, who are eligible for part-time on-campus appointments.
- Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) to create bilingual content including social media posts, event announcements, newsletters, and video captions.
- Experience drafting event materials (e.g., social media campaigns, invitations, post-event summaries) and editing event videos.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with design and video editing tools for creating short-form videos and editing event recordings.
- Basic understanding of social media platforms (WeChat, X, LinkedIn, YouTube)
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with website content management systems (e.g. WordPress) and/or email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp) is a plus.
What We Offer
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary part-time hourly basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., and a portfolio of past projects/relevant works, if applicable. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 19, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. For further enquiries, please contact cccw@hku.hk.
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