Marketing Communications Executive

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The Marketing Communications Executive supports the hotel’s public relations, brand communication, digital content, media relations, promotions, and internal communications. Typical requirements include a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, hospitality, or a related field; strong written and spoken English; good knowledge of social media and digital marketing; strong organizational skills; and previous experience in hotel marketing, communications, or a similar role. The successful candidate is expected to create engaging content, coordinate campaigns and events, maintain media and community relationships, protect the Shangri-La brand, monitor publicity results, and work effectively with hotel departments, agencies, guests, and business partners. Creativity, professionalism, attention to detail, and flexibility for occasional weekends or events are important.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. Shangri-La properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, distinctive dining, wellness facilities, and carefully designed guest experiences. In the Philippines, the group operates well-established hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees generally work in an international, guest-focused environment where teamwork, cultural awareness, service excellence, and professional presentation are highly valued. Marketing communications teams help build hotel visibility through media relations, campaigns, social content, partnerships, events, and brand storytelling.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality and marketing opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other growing tourism destinations. Resort islands provide a relaxed lifestyle, beaches, diving, and outdoor activities, while Manila offers more corporate careers, shopping, nightlife, and international connections. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by both Asian and Western traditions; English is widely used in business and tourism. Living costs vary, with resort destinations often becoming expensive during peak seasons. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit, commonly arranged through the Bureau of Immigration and labor authorities. Applicants should confirm visa requirements, accommodation, taxes, healthcare, and relocation support directly with the employer. Philippine citizens generally need standard hiring documents and local government registrations. Good transport planning is important, particularly on smaller islands where ferries and domestic flights connect communities.