Recruitment

Assistant Marketing Manager

The candidate should have a passion for promoting the arts and be in tune with the cultural scene and mass media in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the PR and Marketing Manager and be responsible for writing press releases for each production;
• Organize interviews and press events, and create media interest in the upcoming productions;
• Prepare advertising and promotion plans, produce promotional collaterals and videos, making use of innovative means to market the company's productions.

Requirements:

• University degree in journalism, communications, languages or related disciplines;
• 4-5 years experience in media, PR or arts administration;
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin);
• Proficiency in computer software and internet usage;
• Passion for dance and the arts a plus;
• Meticulous, team-player and able to work irregular hours and under pressure.

Closing date: 18 August 2008

Development Coordinator

The candidate will be responsible for the general administration of the Development Department; House Programme advertising and the Club HK Ballet scheme.

Responsibilities:

• To actively support the Development Manager in all aspects of business development and administration:
  - Fundraising
  - Club Hong Kong Ballet
  - House Programme Advertising
  - Events Management
  - Database Management
• To accurately update, improve and maintain contact database;
• To assist with administration and organisation related to Development events;
• Responsibility for The Club Hong Kong Ballet scheme;
• Responsibility for House Programme advertising sales.

Requirements:

• Degree holder or above. Minimum 3 years experience of Development and events organisation preferable;
• Excellent administration and organisational ability;
• Forward thinking;
• Proactive and enthusiastic manner;
• Excellent written and spoken English & Chinese (including Mandarin);
• Good knowledge and experience of using databases and spreadsheets;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• The ability to work as part of a team;
• Knowledge of and experience in performing arts a definite advantage;
• Ready to work irregular hours and under pressure.

Closing date: 15 August 2008

Stage Manager

Requirements:

• Diploma holder of Theatre Technical Arts or with minimum 3 years' experience in stage management with HKCEE qualifications;
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese; Putonghua is preferable;
• Excellent in computer skills;
• To assist the Technical Director in routine operation of stage management and co-ordinate all technical matters between Artistic and Technical Department.

Interested parties please submit application with detailed CV and expected salary to the Administration Manager, G/F, 60 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, or e-mail to administration@hkballet.com.

(You may assume your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 8 weeks from the closing date. Data collected would be used for recruitment purpose only.)