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We care and it shows. We pride ourselves on employing the leading minds in creative content and have offices in London, Hong Kong and Cape Town. What does it take to be a Cedar person? Talent, humanity and commitment – and a ‘Yes we can’ mentality our clients love. Sound like you? Then join us. We draw on the talents of the whole team, from the most junior to most senior, to deliver the exceptional. Together we produce fabulous multi-platform content with an unexpected twist – and always with a human touch.

But that’s enough about us. We’re not the point – you are.

Photography by Bella Howard for Eurostar Metropolitan magazine

  • Social Media Manager, Cathay Pacific Cargo Hong Kong

    THE ROLE  

    As Social Media Manager, Cathay Pacific Cargo, you will take a lead role in all aspects of the LinkedIn account of Cathay Pacific Cargo.

    This involves a wide array of responsibilities, including planning the content and how this sits as part of the overarching LinkedIn strategy, content creation, writing and editing (particularly in English), community management, and reporting for the account. 

    This role is key to meeting our ambition for Cathay Pacific Cargo’s LinkedIn account: to grow followers, increase brand awareness, and deliver on conversions.

    You will be part of a wider multichannel team that creates content for Cathay Pacific Cargo, and will work with them on content planning, data analytics and learnings. This role requires you to become familiar with the areas of aviation, cargo and logistics.

     

    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

     

    1. Social media management

    Overall management of Cathay Pacific Cargo’s LinkedIn channel. Including:

    • Oversee day-to-day management of the channel, including monitoring daily statistics and results, community management, scheduling content etc.
    • Oversee creation of the social content calendars and production schedules, ensuring content plans align with customer mindsets, social best practise, and previous learnings
    • Proactively look for reactive content opportunities and share with the wider team
    1. Strategy

    Support in the development, implementation, and management of social media strategies and plans. Including:

    • Supporting the development, execution, and management of the strategic approach for the channel
    • Supporting the development, execution, and management of outreach and growth strategies
    • With Cathay Pacific Cargo, own relationships with the account management team at LinkedIn
    • Identify new trends, products and technologies available on the platform
    1. Campaign planning and execution

    Advise on, develop and execute LinkedIn ad campaigns

    • Take part in brainstorms and feed in ideas aligned with target audience mindsets, social best practice and previous learnings
    • Plan and execute paid social campaigns in key target markets, analyse and share reports
    • Manage optimisation of campaigns (budget allocation, creative optimisation, A/B test, etc)

     

    1. Content creation and ideation 

    Execute all content creation for the channel. Including:

    • To lead in ideation, writing and creation of all content, in conjunction with Associate Content Director and Aviation Editor
    • Use trending topics and conversations to help guide reactive content
    • Work with design to develop social assets – including stills and video; review content and ensure delivery

     

    1. Reporting

    Oversee all internal and external reporting on the channel. Including:

    • Lead the creation and presentation of reports, as required
    • Oversee other quarterly, monthly and ad hoc social reports
    • Draw learnings from the performance of assets and make recommendations which inform future social content development and strategies

     

    1. Client Liaison

    To support the Senior Account Manager in client liaison regarding all aspects of the account. Including:

    • Managing feedback and approvals of content, plans and strategy
    • Trafficking of content and creative
    • Managing schedules and calendars

     

    SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

    • First-class writing, editing and sub-editing in English
    • Ability to adopt and channel brand messaging and tone of voice
    • Experience in B2B LinkedIn management
    • Understanding of B2B LinkedIn best practice, including formats, writing, frequency, growth strategy
    • Experience running LinkedIn ad campaigns
    • Presentation and persuasion skills
    • Understanding of client priorities
    • Communication skills
    • Knowledge of trends and industry data
    • Strategic thinking
    • Ability to work within a wider team
    • Ability to speak, read and write Chinese a definite advantage

     

    REPORTING LINES AND LIAISON
     

    • Reports to Associate Content Director, Cathay
    • Close working relationship with Senior Account Director, Digital Content Manager, Aviation Editor, design team and Global Strategy and Insights Director

     

    WHAT WE OFFER

     

    We offer a diverse, inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment, plus:

    • 20 days of paid leave a year and 3 additional days over Christmas or Chinese New Year, as well as public holidays
    • Flexible hours and up to 3 days of remote work per week
    • Medical insurance

     

    If you think you'd be the perfect person for this role, please get in touch with Adam White at adam.white@cedarcom.hk with your CV and salary expectations.

  • Managing Editor, Cathay Hong Kong

    THE ROLE

    As Managing Editor, Cathay, you will take a lead role in creating a range of content for Cathay, from editorial stories to campaign content, website content, EDMs and magazines.

    This involves a wide array of responsibilities, including idea generation and strategic planning, as well as writing, editing and commissioning content in line with the client’s priorities, objectives, brand positioning, tone of voice and digital best practice. It primary involves publishing on digital platforms, but may also include creation of content in print, including magazines and collaterals.

     

    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Research, plan, write and edit content
    • Be the guardian of the content, ensuring quality, accuracy and adherence to schedule
    • Liaise with editorial, design and account management teams

     

    DAY TO DAY ACCOUNTABILITIES

    • Contribute to content ideation and strategic planning of content
    • Research, plan, write and edit a range of content, including:
      • editorial stories and features
      • website content
      • campaign content
      • EDMs
      • magazines
    • Oversee client amends throughout the approval process
    • Put together the monthly contents deck for client meetings and forums
    • Upload and publish stories on digital platforms
    • Attend client meetings
    • Commission content
    • Review layouts with design teams

     

    SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

    • First-class writing, editing and sub-editing
    • Ability to adopt and channel brand messaging and tone of voice
    • Understanding of digital best practice, including SEO, EDMs, editorial design
    • Experience with CMS and digital content publishing
    • Ability to manage budgets
    • Presentation and persuasion skills
    • Understanding of client priorities
    • Communication skills – keeping your editors and our clients informed
    • Knowledge of trends and industry data
    • Strategic thinking
    • Social media experience a definite advantage
    • Ability to speak, read and write Chinese a definite advantage

     

    REPORTING LINES AND LIASON

    • Reports to Associate Content Director, Cathay

     

    WHAT WE OFFER 

    We offer a diverse, inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment, plus: 

    • 20 days of paid leave a year and 3 additional days over Christmas or Chinese New Year, as well as public holidays
    • Flexible hours and up to 3 days of remote work per week
    • Medical insurance

     

    If you think you'd be the perfect person for this role, please get in touch with Adam White at adam.white@cedarcom.hk with your CV and salary expectations.

  • Sub-editor (Chinese), Cathay Hong Kong

    THE ROLE

    As Sub-editor (Chinese), Cathay, you will play a key role in transcreation of a range of content for Cathay from English to Traditional and Simplified Chinese. This content includes editorial stories, campaign content, website content, EDMs and magazines.

    This involves a wide array of responsibilities, including transcreation and sub-editing, in line with the client’s priorities, objectives, brand positioning, tone of voice and digital best practice. It primary involves publishing on digital platforms, but may also include creation of content in print, including magazines and collaterals. In addition to transcreation and editing, on occasion the role will also require writing and copywriting in Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

     

    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Transcreation of editorial content from English to Traditional and Simplified Chinese
    • Edit Traditional and Simplified Chinese copy
    • Work on layouts – both digital and print
    • Be involved in idea generation, story angles and content solutions for the client

     

    DAY TO DAY ACCOUNTABILITIES

    • Contribute to content ideation and strategic planning of content
    • Transcreate and edit a range of content, including:
      • editorial stories and features
      • website content
      • campaign content
      • EDMs
      • magazines
    • Oversee client amends throughout the approval process
    • Upload and publish stories on digital platforms
    • Liaise with translation freelancers and agencies
    • Review layouts with design teams
    • Assist with content planning, pitching of proposals, and generation of content ideas and solutions
    • Work on layouts in Traditional and Simplified Chinese
    • Occasional writing and copywriting in Traditional and Simplified Chinese

     

    SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

    • Excellent transcreation and editing skills in Traditional Chinese
    • Experience in Simplified Chinese a definite advantage
    • High-level proficiency in written and spoken English; exceptional skills in Traditional Chinese and Cantonese
    • Ability to channel brand messaging and tone of voice
    • Understanding of digital best practice, including SEO, EDMs, editorial design
    • Experience with CMS and digital content publishing
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
    • Ability to work across multiple accounts, transition quickly between projects and tasks, prioritise conflicting deadlines, and work under pressure

     

    REPORTING LINES AND LIASON

    • Reporting to Associate Content Director
    • Close working relationship with Deputy Editor (Chinese), Managing Editor and Account Director
    • Liaise externally with other agencies, especially translation agency

     

    WHAT WE OFFER 

    We offer a diverse, inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment, plus: 

    • 20 days of paid leave a year and 3 additional days over Christmas or Chinese New Year, as well as public holidays
    • Flexible hours and up to 3 days of remote work per week
    • Medical insurance

     

    If you think you'd be the perfect person for this role, please get in touch with Adam White at adam.white@cedarcom.hk with your CV and salary expectations.

  • Editorial assistant (contract – four month role) Hong Kong

    THE ROLE

    Cathay is one of our biggest clients at Cedar Hong Kong, and we create a wide array of content for them including editorial, EDM and campaign work. They’re currently going through an exciting transition from an airline to a premium travel lifestyle brand, and the work we create for them is key in communicating this to their customers. As editorial assistant, you’ll be working closely with the Editorial, Account management and Design teams to ensure timely and accurate content creation on a brand-new EDM project.  

     

    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Interrogate and understand the brief, following up with stakeholders when necessary
    • Write copy in English, ensuring accuracy and execution is to brief
    • Work with wider Account Management, Editorial and Design teams to ensure they are fully briefed, and their work meets the clients’ expectations
    • Ensure the English and Traditional Chinese content are synced with each other
    • Liaise with and manage client stakeholders, with support from the Senior Account Director
    • Support the amends process, ensuring accuracy and execution is to brief

     

    SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

    • Excellent command of English is essential; knowledge of Traditional Chinese and experience with translation between the two languages is desirable
    • Clear communicator at all levels, with excellent written and verbal skills
    • Exceptional organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple deadlines
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Understanding of the editorial process
    • Confidence to work in a busy, client-facing office environment where a calm and positive attitude is vital

     

    REPORTING LINES AND LIAISON

    • Reporting to Associate Content Director
    • Close working relationship with editorial, design and account management teams

     

    WHAT WE OFFER 

    We offer a diverse, inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment, plus: 

    • 20 days of paid leave a year and 3 additional days over Christmas or Chinese New Year, as well as public holidays
    • Flexible hours and up to 3 days of remote work per week
    • Medical insurance

     

    If you think you'd be the perfect person for this role, please get in touch with Adam White at adam.white@cedarcom.hk with your CV and salary expectations.

  • Freelance Graphic Designers Hong Kong

    Cedar Hong Kong is looking for freelance graphic designers to work across a variety of projects.

    We’re the city’s leading content marketing agency, working with some of Hong Kong’s biggest brands including Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Swire Properties, and Mandarin Oriental.

    We’re looking for print and digital designers from a whole range of backgrounds – lifestyle, travel, B2B, business, logistics and more – who can work on short-term projects and day rates.

    Ideal candidates will have experience in editorial or book design, and be comfortable with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Illustration and photo retouching skills are a plus. They will also be able to adapt into an agency environment and be based in Hong Kong.

    Please contact Steve Ellul at steve.ellul@cedarcom.hk with a portfolio and your expected rates for full-days.

  • Freelance English Writers and Project Editors Hong Kong

    Cedar Hong Kong is looking for freelance English editors and writers to work across a variety of projects. 

    We’re the city’s leading content marketing agency, working with some of Hong Kong’s biggest brands including Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Swire Properties, and Mandarin Oriental.

    We’re looking for editors and writers from a whole range of backgrounds – lifestyle, travel, B2B, business, logistics and more – who can work on short-term projects and day rates as well as commissions.

    Ideal candidates will have experience writing for clients, be able to adapt into an agency environment and be based in Hong Kong. 

    Please contact Mark Tjhung at mark.tjhung@cedarcom.hk with a CV and your expected rates for full-days and commissions.

We are always interested in hearing from talented people, so if you’d like to work with us but there’s no suitable role at the moment, just drop us a line with your CV to: hannah.emery@cedarcom.co.uk

At Cedar, we have an underlying belief that our services should reflect the society in which we live. Be that Age, Disability, Education, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender identity, National Origin, Race, Religion or Belief or Sexual Orientation. 

Simply, we believe that Inclusion and Diversity makes for a more stimulating, creative and inspiring working environment, where people are treated with respect and can be comfortable being themselves. Embracing these different approaches and thinking helps deliver tangible and positive results for our clients' businesses.

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