Marketing Coordinator

Job Description

The Marketing Coordinator supports Shangri-La’s marketing and communications activities in the Philippines. Typical requirements include a degree or diploma in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field, along with relevant experience in marketing coordination, digital content, social media, public relations, or hotel operations. Strong writing, organization, coordination, and interpersonal skills are expected. The candidate should be comfortable managing campaigns, preparing promotional materials, coordinating with agencies and hotel departments, updating digital channels, monitoring results, and supporting events or media activities. Hospitality experience, creativity, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms are advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The brand is known for Asian-inspired hospitality, personalized service, upscale accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and large-scale events. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established properties including Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, alongside other hospitality interests. Marketing teams support brand positioning, guest engagement, promotions, public relations, digital communication, and commercial performance. Employees generally work in a service-focused, multicultural environment where presentation, teamwork, discretion, and attention to guest experience are highly valued. Benefits and working conditions vary by property, position, and employment contract.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers diverse opportunities in hotels, resorts, tourism, food and beverage, retail, business services, technology, and remote work. Major employment centers include Manila, Cebu, Clark, Boracay, Palawan, and Davao. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, English-friendly, and strongly influenced by both Asian and Western traditions. Island life can offer beaches, diving, outdoor activities, affordable local food, and a relaxed social atmosphere, although traffic, humidity, seasonal storms, and uneven infrastructure may require adjustment. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly involving Department of Labor and Employment authorization and an immigration work visa; requirements should be confirmed with Philippine authorities or the employer. Relocation costs, housing, healthcare, taxation, and local transportation should be researched before accepting an offer. Hospitality roles may involve weekends, holidays, uniforms, and variable shifts, but can provide valuable international experience and career progression.