Marketing Communications Executive

Role summary

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The Marketing Communications Executive supports Shangri-La’s communications, promotions, media relations, digital content, and brand initiatives in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, hospitality, or a related field, together with experience in hotel marketing, corporate communications, social media, copywriting, or public relations. Strong written and verbal English, creativity, organization, attention to detail, and confidence working with media, agencies, guests, and internal departments are expected. The candidate should be able to coordinate campaigns, prepare press materials, manage content calendars, support events, monitor publicity results, and protect the hotel’s luxury brand standards. Experience with digital marketing tools, photography, design software, and hospitality operations is advantageous.

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 destinations. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, personalized service, premium facilities, dining, wellness, and destination experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established properties such as Shangri-La The Fort, Manila and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, providing accommodation, restaurants, conference facilities, leisure services, and events. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment where guest satisfaction, professionalism, teamwork, integrity, and consistent brand presentation are strongly valued. Marketing communications teams help build awareness, maintain media relationships, promote hotel experiences, and support commercial performance.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality, tourism, marketing, events, and communications opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other island destinations. Manila provides the widest range of corporate and luxury-hotel roles, while Cebu and resort islands offer a more relaxed lifestyle and strong tourism demand. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-focused, with English widely used in business and hospitality. Living costs vary: Manila is generally more expensive, while provincial and island locations can be more affordable, although resort areas may have seasonal price increases. International employees normally need employer sponsorship and the appropriate work permit and visa before starting employment; requirements can change, so confirmation with the employer and Philippine immigration authorities is essential. Relocating staff should budget for housing deposits, transport, health insurance, and flights, and should research local weather, especially typhoon conditions.