Programme Officer (Cultural Presentations)

About the role

This is a 12-month government outsourced contract position for a Programme Officer, advertised on 28 July 2026. The role supports the office's programme planning for reaching out to the community and audience, and covers cultural presentations. It is based in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, or elsewhere as instructed.

Key responsibilities

• Research the local and overseas music scene to support programme planning for community and audience outreach.
• Develop creative content and marketing strategies for social media and digital platforms.
• Prepare and distribute publicity materials for each presentation, including posters, house programmes, handouts and displays, and liaise with other departments and organisations on promotion.
• Arrange hotel accommodation and transport for overseas artists and groups, coordinate technical and stage services, liaise with venues and assess the quality of performances.
• Draft contracts, set ticket prices, configure seating and prepare seating plans for cultural presentations.
• Assist the Manager in negotiating with local and overseas artists and agents on terms, dates and venues, and keep track of similar concurrent activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by senior officers.
• During the Chinese Culture Festival period (tentatively January to September), the post-holder may be redeployed to festival logistics, including venue coordination, guest reception, event management, contractor liaison, inventory management, crowd management and audience services.

Required profile

• Permanent resident of Hong Kong and lawfully employable there.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; a major in Marketing, Advertising, Communication or Cultural Studies is an advantage.
• Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English (HKDSEE Level 5 or above, or HKALE Grade C or above, or equivalent).
• Three or more years of full-time post-qualification experience in event management, performing arts, public relations or marketing is preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing.