Senior Social Media and Media Relations Manager

Introduction

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement. 

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top-performing commercial bank with a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity. East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

Overview

East West Bank is seeking a bilingual “Senior Social Media and Communications Manager” to join our Corporate Communications team. This role requires fluency in English and Mandarin, strong writing skills, and expertise in social media management. Responsibilities include executing external communications, managing media relations, and driving the bank’s social media strategy to enhance brand presence on Chinese social media channels such as WeChat and Xiaohongshu. The role will monitor social conversations, engage with audiences, and manage negative feedback. This is a mid-level full-time position for a creative, data-driven professional.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media strategies to support brand and business goals.
• Professional working proficiency in English, and Mandarin is a required.
• Manage daily operations across social media channels on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, WeChat and Xiaohongshu including content creation, scheduling, and engagement.
• Assist in developing high-quality, scalable graphical and video templates.
• Establish and manage a content calendar with an optimized posting cadence.
• Track and analyze performance metrics to inform strategy and improve outcomes.
• Assist with crisis management and respond to negative comments or news.
• Stay updated on social media trends and best practices.
• Develop social media dashboards and present insights to stakeholders.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• 3+ years of social media and digital marketing experience, including influencer/creator management.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and verbal) with cultural sensitivity in communication.
• Proven success driving engagement, traffic, and growth across platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X., WeChat, Xiaohongshu, and Weibo.
• Data-driven mindset with expertise in social media analytics and performance tracking.
• Proficiency in social media tools (Meltwater)
• Strong strategic planning, content development, and communication skills.
• SEO and photography skills a plus.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Compensation