Manager, Corporate and Marketing Communications

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The Manager, Corporate and Marketing Communications develops and delivers communications strategies supporting Shangri-La’s corporate reputation, hotels, restaurants and business priorities in Hong Kong. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing or a related discipline, with several years of agency, hospitality or corporate communications experience. Strong writing, editing, media-relations, project-management and stakeholder-management skills are expected, along with excellent spoken and written English; Chinese language ability is highly advantageous. The candidate should be commercially aware, confident working with senior leaders, capable of managing agencies and media enquiries, and comfortable handling multiple projects in a fast-paced international environment.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN and Traders brands. The group is known for its Asian-inspired hospitality, personalised service and strong emphasis on guest experience. Shangri-La hotels serve leisure and business travellers, while many properties also offer restaurants, wellness facilities, meeting spaces and event services. The company employs a multicultural workforce and provides opportunities across hotel operations, corporate functions, sales, marketing, finance, technology and leadership. Its Hong Kong operations are closely connected with the group’s corporate heritage and regional business activities.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in hospitality, corporate communications, marketing, finance, technology, retail and professional services, especially in Central, Admiralty, Kowloon and major hotel districts. The culture blends Cantonese traditions with international influences; English is widely used in business, while Cantonese and Mandarin are valuable professionally. Life is energetic and convenient, with excellent public transport, diverse dining, shopping, hiking trails and beaches, though housing can be expensive and space limited. Overseas professionals generally need an employment visa sponsored by an employer, usually demonstrating a genuine role and suitable qualifications or experience. Applicants should secure a written offer before relocating and check current Immigration Department requirements. The city has efficient healthcare and banking services, but newcomers should budget carefully for rent, deposits, insurance and daily expenses.