(Senior) Editorial & Communications Manager

Job Description:

The (Senior) Editorial & Communications Manager is responsible for elevating the quality, clarity and effectiveness of all written communications across dentsu Hong Kong.

This role combines corporate communications, executive storytelling, editorial leadership and English copywriting support. Working closely with the CEO, Creative, Content and Business teams, the role ensures all communications are strategically sharp, culturally relevant and executed to the highest editorial standards.

The role will also act as a bridge between Chinese and English content, helping to adapt and elevate locally developed content for regional and international audiences.

Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership

• Act as the editorial custodian of dentsu Hong Kong's voice and narrative
• Establish and maintain writing standards, tone of voice and editorial quality across all channels
• Edit, refine and elevate written materials produced by different teams
• Ensure consistency, clarity and impact across all external and internal communications
• Provide editorial oversight of key presentations, reports and thought leadership pieces

Executive & Corporate Communications

• Develop thought leadership articles, speeches and messaging for senior leadership
• Draft and edit corporate announcements, press releases and executive communications
• Support internal communications initiatives and employee engagement programmes
• Partner with regional communications teams on corporate messaging and communication priorities
• Help shape and articulate dentsu Hong Kong's positioning in key strategic areas including AI, GBA, China inbound and outbound growth, innovation and marketing transformation

Creative & Content Support

• Provide English copywriting support to Creative, Content and Social teams
• Develop copy for campaigns, content platforms, websites, presentations and client communications
• Refine and strengthen English headlines, messaging frameworks and storytelling
• Support award entries, case studies and new business proposals
• Collaborate with strategists, creatives and content creators to ensure strong narrative development

This role supports creative development but is not expected to lead creative concept generation or creative direction.

Translation Adaptation & Localisation

• Adapt Chinese-language content into high-quality business and marketing English
• Ensure translated content is culturally and contextually appropriate for local, regional and international audiences
• Partner with diverse teams to strengthen cross-border communications
• Support multilingual content development where required

Awards, Reputation & Thought Leadership

• Lead editorial development of award submissions
• Develop executive profiling opportunities
• Support media-facing materials and thought leadership initiatives
• Identify opportunities to raise dentsu Hong Kong's profile through high-quality content and storytelling

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in editorial, communications, content, publishing, journalism, corporate communications or agency environments
• Exceptional English writing and editing skills
• Strong experience producing executive-level and business communications
• Proven ability to simplify complex ideas into compelling narratives
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and leadership teams
• Strong understanding of content, marketing, social and communications disciplines
• Experience in publishing, journalism, media, corporate communications or integrated agencies
• Experience working in bilingual Chinese-English environments
• Familiarity with Hong Kong and regional business environments
• Experience supporting thought leadership, award submissions and executive communications

We offer 5 days' work and attractive compensation package to suitable candidates. Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume, including current and expected salary, via the ‘Apply’ function.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be notified. All information provided will be treated in strictly confidential and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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Location:

Hong Kong

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent