Marketing Communications Manager

monks Open · verified Aug 21, 2026

Shanghai Kuala LumpurSydney Manager Communications

Mid-level Communications role at monks. Shanghai.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll lead APAC thought leadership through articles, opinion pieces, LinkedIn posts, and industry POVs
You'll turn complex ideas into clear content and sharpen executive voices across the region
You'll coordinate award entries, deadlines, and market collaboration, then extend wins through PR and content
You'll turn event material into social posts, articles, PR stories, case studies, and internal resources
You'll build media opportunities, support pitches, and create a repeatable content rhythm across markets

What you bring

You bring six to ten years in PR, content, editorial, or communications
You write and edit English at a native or near-native level; Mandarin is a plus
You understand the marketing, advertising, and media landscape
You can work with senior stakeholders and turn their ideas into strong narratives
You stay organized while handling several projects at once

Who this fits

This role suits an experienced communications writer who can combine thought leadership, PR, editorial work, and content planning across APAC. You should be comfortable working with senior and global stakeholders, and the position is based in Shanghai, China. Experience in agency, advertising, media, journalism, multiple APAC markets, or industry platforms such as Campaign and WARC is preferred.

From the employer

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

THE COMPANY

Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services. Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Monks’ single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a worldwide team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries.

With us, you'll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day. We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we’d love to include your unique perspective. But it's not all work! Everyone at Monks knows how to have a good time, and everyone contributes to the positive energy of our culture.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Marketing Communications Manager / Lead Writer to lead thought leadership and content development across APAC.

This role sits at the intersection of PR, content, and marketing, and is responsible for shaping compelling narratives that position Monks as a leader in marketing, technology, and culture.

You will work closely with regional and global stakeholders to develop high-quality content, amplify key moments (including events), and build a consistent and credible voice in the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Thought Leadership & Content Creation

Lead the development of thought leadership content across APAC
Write and edit:

Articles and opinion pieces (e.g. Campaign, WARC, trade media)
LinkedIn posts and executive narratives
POVs on key industry topics (AI, commerce, social, content, technology)

Translate complex ideas into clear, engaging, and impactful content
Shape and refine leadership voices across the region

2) Awards & Industry Recognition

Support awards strategy, submissions and logistic across APAC (e.g. Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Campaign Asia Awards, Spikes Asia, Effies)
Partner with internal teams to identify award-worthy work and stories
Manage timelines, submissions, and coordination with markets and global teams
Leverage award wins for PR, content, and amplification

3) Event Content & Amplification

Working closely with event team to develop and maximize event impact
Repurpose event content into:

Social content
Articles and PR stories
Case studies and internal materials

4) PR & Media Relations

Identify and develop media opportunities
Support pitching of stories to key industry and trade publications
Build and maintain relationships with relevant media contacts

5) Content Strategy & Systems

Working closely with Marketing VP to establish a consistent content cadence across markets
Build a repeatable framework to turn key moments into ongoing content
Ensure alignment with global messaging while localizing for APAC relevance

QUALIFICATIONS

6–10 years of experience in PR, content, editorial, or communications
Exceptional writing and editing skills in English (native or near-native level), Mandarin is a plus.
Experience developing thought leadership or long-form content
Strong understanding of marketing, advertising, and media landscape
Ability to work with senior stakeholders and translate ideas into narratives
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Background in agency, advertising media, or editorial/journalism
Experience working across multiple APAC markets
Familiarity with industry platforms such as Campaign, WARC, or similar
Experience supporting events, speaking engagements, or executive profiling

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.