Marketing Communications Executive

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The Marketing Communications Executive supports the hotel’s marketing, public relations, digital communications, and promotional activities. Requirements typically include a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, hospitality, or a related field; strong written and verbal English; good copywriting, editing, and social media skills; and relevant experience in hotel marketing, communications, or a similar role. The successful candidate is expected to maintain brand standards, coordinate media and promotional activities, prepare marketing materials, manage content across communication channels, support events and campaigns, and build positive relationships with guests, media, partners, and internal teams. Creativity, organization, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to work under deadlines are important.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium facilities, and strong attention to guest experience. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila; Edsa Shangri-La, Manila; and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu Resort & Spa. The group employs professionals across hospitality, food and beverage, events, wellness, sales, marketing, and hotel operations. A Marketing Communications Executive typically works closely with the hotel’s commercial, public relations, digital, and operations teams to strengthen brand visibility, promote offers and experiences, and communicate the property’s identity to local and international audiences.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality and marketing opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other tourist destinations. Jobs are available in hotels, resorts, restaurants, travel companies, events, digital marketing, and tourism services, with English widely used in the workplace. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, welcoming, and community-minded. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a slower beach and island environment in destinations such as Cebu, Palawan, and Boracay. Costs are usually lower than in many Western countries, although Manila and major resort areas can be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit, while Philippine citizens can work without immigration restrictions. Relocating employees should arrange employment documentation, accommodation, health insurance, and local registration before arrival. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a rainy or typhoon season, so regional conditions should be checked.