(Sr.) Marketing & Communications Manager
Monks · Singapore
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 Role We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded (Sr.) Marketing & Communications Manager to lead the regional execution of communications, thought leadership, events, and industry recognition across Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, this role will translate business priorities into high-impact industry narratives and measurable brand visibility across multiple markets. The successful candidate will report to the APAC Marketing VP, directly manage an Event Specialist, and work closely with senior business leaders and global marketing teams. This is a full-time, permanent position. What You'll Do
Drive Editorial, PR & Thought Leadership (50%): Own the APAC communications calendar; draft executive commentary, opinion pieces, press releases, and white papers that translate complex AI, tech, and creative topics into compelling commercial narratives. Lead Regional Media Relations: Maintain active relationships with top marketing, advertising, and tech media across APAC to secure high-value placements, interviews, and proactive editorial features. Oversee Events & Industry Engagement (30%): Direct the regional events program—including roundtables, conferences, and partner activations—while supervising the Event Specialist to ensure flawless logistics, executive briefings, and budget adherence. Manage Awards & Industry Recognition (20%): Lead the end-to-end awards strategy and submission process across creative, effectiveness, and tech categories, amplifying wins through PR and executive channels. Direct Team & Marketing Operations: Serve as a strategic partner to the Marketing VP, mentoring team members, managing agency/vendor relationships, and delivering regular, solution-oriented progress updates.
What You'll Bring
7–10+ years in marketing communications, agency PR, corporate communications, or trade journalism (e.g., Campaign, The Drum, Adweek, WARC); agency or tech-sector background strongly preferred. Outstanding English writing and editing skills with a proven portfolio in executive ghostwriting, case studies, and established APAC media relationships. Deep familiarity with the advertising, digital media, and technology landscape, including a strong working grasp of AI and emerging industry trends. Proven track record of managing direct reports or cross-functional teams, overseeing multi-market event activations, and delivering end-to-end award entries. High level of commercial acumen and independence to partner with senior leaders, manage budgets, and prioritize competing deliverables under tight deadlines. Professional fluency in English; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage.
#LI-LL1 About Monks Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect. This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It 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 (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, 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.