Marketing Communications Intern, APAC

Recruiter for this role:

Maple Goh

Purpose of the job
As Collinson International’s Marketing Communications Intern APAC, you will be an integral member of a high-performing and creative marketing team. You will play a key role in ensuring that the Collinson International brand is a brand of choice for our clients, prospects and partners.

This role will support the delivery of an integrated marketing and communications programme in APAC that speaks to a B2B(2C) audience primarily within the financial services and travel sectors.

You’ll work with our regional and global marketing teams, regional functional teams as well as our PR agencies and third-party associations to support the delivery of a calendar of marketing and communication activities that will help to:
Grow and protect existing accounts and acquire new business

Increase brand awareness for Collinson International and Priority Pass in APAC

Elevate our brand within the region

Build a distinctive brand that enables us to differentiate and have a competitive advantage


Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of APAC’s content marketing programme
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and amplify quality content such as thought leadership articles, infographics and research reports

Execute timely and effective marketing communication activities


Support the delivery of regional PR strategy
Day to day liaison with regional PR agencies

Draft and edit press releases; leverage newswire service to distribute relevant media materials in select markets

Extract data insights to support PR announcements and initiatives

Support in the development of content partnerships with select media titles


Assist in event management in-region
Research key industry events and keep database updated

Support in the planning of Collinson International-hosted events, including researching for venues and experiences for guests, and supporting in the preparation of event logistics

Develop a strong working relationship with event organisers and suppliers

Support team in coordination and event set-up, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality event


Support the team on Partnerships marketing
Collaborate closely with the global marketing team to amplify the visibility of our network of airport experiences across different marketing platforms APAC Partnerships across different platforms


Support on reporting and performance
Work closely with PR agencies and global marketing team to monitor and report on marketing activations across all campaigns and communications


Develop strong and collaborative relationships with global and regional marketing stakeholders to ensure alignment and to champion the needs and nuances of the APAC region.

Knowledge, skills and experience required
Undergraduate studying Business or Marketing, available for internship with plan to complete University afterwards.

Excellent written and spoken English

Has experience in supporting the execution of successful omni-channel content marketing campaigns

Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates the ability to adapt to a changing business environment and shifting priorities

Able to multi-task effectively and meet deadlines

Creative thinker with attention to detail

Excellent project management skills

Able to commit to 6 months internship




About us: Our story

Collinson Group is a global leader in driving loyalty and engagement for many of the world’s largest companies. Predominantly through the provision of travel related benefits within a market leading digital travel ecosystem. The group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading experience in delivering products and services across four core capabilities: Loyalty, Lifestyle Benefits and Insurance.

The group provides unrivalled insight and expertise around affluent consumers and frequent travellers, creating and delivering products and services now accessible to over 400m end consumers.

We have more than 25 years’ experience, with 28 global locations, servicing over 800 clients in 170 countries, employing 1,800 people.

We have been bringing innovation to the market since inception – from launching the first independent global VIP lounge access Programme, Priority Pass to being the first to sell direct travel insurance in the UK through Columbus Direct and creating the first loyalty agency of its kind in the travel sector with ICLP. Today we still invest heavily in innovation to ensure that we continue to deliver superior customer experiences.

Key clients include: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, LATAM, Flying Blue, Accor, EasyJet, HSBC, Chase, HDFC.

Our mission is focused on doing good beyond profit, which for us means we seek out opportunities for our people to share in our success and that we give back to the communities and people within which we work.

Never short of ambition, the success of our business is delivered through the diverse and talented team of over 1,800 colleagues globally.

Equal Opportunities: Our commitment to inclusion

Collinson is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes differences in all their forms including: colour, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, family status, age, individuals with disabilities and people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences as we strongly believe this contributes to our on-going success.

We are focused on continually evolving our purpose driven, high performing culture, providing an environment where our people have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and do interesting and meaningful work. Our company values are: Act smarter, Do the right thing, One team and Be insight led. These help guide everything we do internally in terms of how we think, act and interact, right through to how we deliver value to our customers and clients.

If you need any extra support throughout the interview process, then please email us at recruitment@collinson.com

Reward & Benefits: What's in it for me?

You can look forward to a competitive salary and benefit plan including but not limited to:

  • Hybrid work arrangement (work from home/office)

  • Medical & Life Insurance

  • Flexible Benefits

  • Free Priority Pass Membership (unlimited airport lounge access)