Senior Marketing & Communications Manager (APAC)

About the role

Monks is looking for a proactive, commercially minded Senior Marketing & Communications Manager to lead the regional execution of communications, thought leadership, events and industry recognition across Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, the role turns business priorities into high-impact industry narratives and measurable brand visibility across multiple markets. The position reports to the APAC Marketing VP, directly manages an Event Specialist and works closely with senior business leaders and global marketing teams. It is a full-time, permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Editorial, PR and thought leadership (50%): own the APAC communications calendar and write executive commentary, opinion pieces, press releases and white papers on AI, tech and creative topics.
• Regional media relations: maintain relationships with top marketing, advertising and tech media across APAC to secure placements, interviews and editorial features.
• Events and industry engagement (30%): direct the regional events programme (roundtables, conferences, partner activations) and supervise the Event Specialist, ensuring logistics, briefings and budget adherence.
• Awards and industry recognition (20%): lead the end-to-end awards strategy and submissions across creative, effectiveness and tech categories, promoted through PR and executive channels.
• Team and operations: mentor team members, manage agency and vendor relationships and give regular progress updates to the Marketing VP.

Required profile

• 7-10+ years in marketing communications, agency PR, corporate communications or trade journalism; agency or tech-sector background strongly preferred.
• Proven track record 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 prioritise competing deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Professional fluency in English; Mandarin is an advantage.

Required skills

• Outstanding English writing and editing, with a portfolio in executive ghostwriting and case studies.
• Deep familiarity with advertising, digital media and technology, including AI and emerging trends.
• Established APAC media relationships.