Manager, Corporate and Marketing Communications

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The Manager, Corporate and Marketing Communications role in Hong Kong typically requires a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field, together with several years of relevant corporate communications or hospitality experience. Strong writing, editing, media relations, campaign planning, and stakeholder-management skills are expected. The candidate should be confident working with senior executives, managing agencies, preparing press materials, coordinating internal communications, and protecting the company’s brand reputation. Fluency in English is essential; Cantonese and Mandarin are valuable advantages. The successful candidate is expected to be organised, commercially aware, creative, discreet, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced international hotel group.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality company with hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Traders, JEN, and Kerry hotel brands. The group is known for personalised service, Asian-inspired hospitality, and premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and event experiences. Shangri-La operates in a highly international environment, serving leisure travellers, corporate clients, conference guests, and local communities. Corporate and marketing communications teams support brand positioning, media relationships, reputation management, internal engagement, and the promotion of hotels and group initiatives. Working for the company generally offers exposure to a global luxury brand, cross-market collaboration, and the communications needs of a large, customer-focused hospitality organisation.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a compact international city built around Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, with excellent transport links and a fast-paced business environment. Job opportunities are strong in hospitality, finance, technology, retail, aviation, tourism, and communications, particularly for candidates with international experience and language skills. The culture blends Cantonese traditions with global influences; dining, festivals, hiking, beaches, shopping, and a lively arts scene are major lifestyle attractions. Housing can be expensive, especially near Central, but public transport is efficient and outer districts may offer better value. Most foreign professionals need an employment visa sponsored by a Hong Kong employer, with approval based on qualifications, experience, and a genuine job offer. Relocating usually involves arranging accommodation, medical insurance, banking, and tax registration. Cantonese is widely spoken, while English is common in business and professional settings.