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About Monks

Monks is a global, digital-first marketing, technology, and creative consultancy operating at the intersection of creativity, media, data, and culture. In APAC, our 700-strong team spans 14 offices across 11 countries, connected by a single, unified operating model.

As pioneers in the AI digital media economy, we live an AI-first culture internally while helping enterprise clients shift from manual workflows to AI-native orchestration — scaling custom agent solutions (Monks.Flow), AI-driven campaigns, and next-gen AI search capabilities. By connecting brand strategy, media, data, and emerging technology around the consumer, we build intelligent platforms and content ecosystems for the world's leading brands. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where authentic collaboration fuels industry-changing work.

The Role

We are looking for a bilingual copy-based Group Head to join our Shanghai office at .monks. Based in Shanghai, this role will lead creative copywriting, drive digital and social campaigns tailored to all audiences, and deliver strategic creative solutions for our clients.

The successful candidate will report to the Creative Director and will work within the Creative team. This is a full-time, permanent position.

What You'll Do

• Mentor copywriters and elevate brand storytelling standards across all creative accounts.
• Direct copy execution from initial pitch through to multi-channel campaign delivery.
• Partner with design, tech, and production teams across the global .monks network.
• Write persuasive, strategy-led presentation decks that align with client business goals.
• Oversee copy streams across multiple active projects while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Present and sell core brand narratives and creative concepts directly to clients.

What You'll Bring

• 6+ years in copy leadership, preferably with global sports brands.
• Native or professional fluency in both English and Mandarin.
• Strong expertise in elevated product storytelling and sports-driven social/community engagement.
• Proven ability to craft compelling decks and independently lead fast-paced client pitches.
• Skill in setting clear direction, mentoring junior copywriters, and taking full project ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and direct creative work seamlessly across remote teams and time zones.

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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.