Marketing Coordinator

Role summary

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The Marketing Coordinator supports the hotel’s marketing and communications activities, including campaigns, social media, content preparation, promotional materials, market research, events, and coordination with internal departments and external partners. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field, along with strong writing, organization, coordination, and computer skills. Experience in hotel marketing, public relations, digital media, or a similar role is advantageous. Shangri-La expects someone creative, detail-oriented, professional, commercially aware, and comfortable managing several deadlines while maintaining the brand’s standards. Good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced resort environment are important.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a premium international hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating luxury hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other key destinations. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, personalized service, quality dining, wellness facilities, and memorable business and leisure experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La properties include prominent city hotels and resort destinations, supported by teams working in guest service, food and beverage, sales, marketing, finance, engineering, and hotel operations. Employees generally work in a polished, multicultural environment with strong service standards and opportunities to develop within a global hotel company. The exact duties, benefits, and salary for a Marketing Coordinator depend on the property, location, experience level, and employment package.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands, offering career opportunities in tourism, hotels, restaurants, business services, healthcare, education, technology, and retail. Major employment centers include Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, Boracay, and Palawan, while resort locations provide a slower lifestyle with beaches, diving, and outdoor activities. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by regional traditions, English, and Spanish and American heritage. Living costs vary: Manila and popular resorts are more expensive, while provincial areas can be more affordable. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, commonly arranged with assistance from the company and immigration authorities. Relocating employees should confirm accommodation, tax, insurance, transport, and medical coverage before accepting an offer. Local laws and visa rules should be checked before travel.