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Get Access To All JobsAt Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.
Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.
Status
Nonexempt
General Summary
The Marketing Communications & PR Analyst supports North America’s Brand Experience initiatives by coordinating and reporting on marketing communications activities, including public relations (PR), partnerships, sponsorships, experiential programs, and other strategic initiatives. This role serves as a key liaison between Headquarters and Kia’s US, Canada, and Mexico organizations, supporting alignment, communication, and visibility across the region.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Priority One – 50%
Marketing Communications, Partnership & Experiential Support
- Support the development and execution of regional communications, PR, partnership, sponsorship, and experiential initiatives across North America.
- Coordinate with KUS, KCA, KMX, HQ, and external partners to ensure alignment on key programs and deliverables.
- Track and monitor regional PR activities, media coverage, partnerships, sponsorship activations, experiential programs, and associated reporting.
- Develop program recaps, management updates, and performance summaries.
Priority Two – 30%
Headquarters & Regional Coordination
- Serve as a liaison between HQ and KUS/KCA/KMX to facilitate communication, project alignment, and information sharing.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving Marketing, PR, and external partners.
- Manage meeting agendas, presentation materials, meeting recaps, and follow-up actions.
- Monitor key deliverables and ensure alignment with regional and global objectives.
- Support implementation and localization of HQ-led initiatives across North America.
Priority Three – 20%
Executive Reporting & Business Operations
- Develop executive-level presentations, briefing materials, business updates, and leadership reports.
- Consolidate recurring reports across North America and maintain project trackers, dashboards, and KPI reporting.
- Support annual planning, business reviews, and management reporting.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of reporting materials to leadership and HQ stakeholders.
Personally Performed Duties
- Support regional marketing communications initiatives, including PR, partnership, experiential, and CSR initiatives across North America.
- Coordinate communications and activities between HQ and North American subsidiaries (KUS, KCA, and KMX).
- Develop executive presentations, business updates, and recurring reports for management and HQ stakeholders.
- Track key projects, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely execution and reporting.
- Support media monitoring and performance reporting for regional communications initiatives.
- Consolidate regional updates and provide status reporting on communications, partnerships, experiential programs, and CSR activities.
- Support agency/vendor coordination, regional meetings, and follow-up actions.
Qualifications/Education
- Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations preferred) or equivalent work experience required.
Job Requirement
Overall Related Experience:
- 0 - 3 years of experience in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Events, Partnerships, Project Coordination, or related field.
- Experience supporting communications, events, sponsorships, partnerships, or agency relationships preferred.
- Experience collaborating with global stakeholders and headquarters teams in a multinational environment preferred.
Directly Related Experience:
- Experience coordinating multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience preparing reports, presentations, and business communications.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Experience working with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Position Requirements:
- Occasional travel may be required.
- May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong PowerPoint presentation development skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong organizational, coordination, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across functions and organizations.
- Korean language proficiency is highly preferred.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform routine office tasks.
- 5-10% of (domestic and/or international) travel.
Competencies
- Care for People
- Chase Excellence Every Day
- Dare to Push Boundaries
- Empower People to Act
Move Further Together
Pay Range
$54,833.34 - $68,510.76
Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.
Equal Employment Opportunities
KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Employment Type
Full Time
At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.
Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.
Status
Nonexempt
General Summary
The Marketing Communications & PR Analyst supports North America’s Brand Experience initiatives by coordinating and reporting on marketing communications activities, including public relations (PR), partnerships, sponsorships, experiential programs, and other strategic initiatives. This role serves as a key liaison between Headquarters and Kia’s US, Canada, and Mexico organizations, supporting alignment, communication, and visibility across the region.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Priority One – 50%
Marketing Communications, Partnership & Experiential Support
- Support the development and execution of regional communications, PR, partnership, sponsorship, and experiential initiatives across North America.
- Coordinate with KUS, KCA, KMX, HQ, and external partners to ensure alignment on key programs and deliverables.
- Track and monitor regional PR activities, media coverage, partnerships, sponsorship activations, experiential programs, and associated reporting.
- Develop program recaps, management updates, and performance summaries.
Priority Two – 30%
Headquarters & Regional Coordination
- Serve as a liaison between HQ and KUS/KCA/KMX to facilitate communication, project alignment, and information sharing.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving Marketing, PR, and external partners.
- Manage meeting agendas, presentation materials, meeting recaps, and follow-up actions.
- Monitor key deliverables and ensure alignment with regional and global objectives.
- Support implementation and localization of HQ-led initiatives across North America.
Priority Three – 20%
Executive Reporting & Business Operations
- Develop executive-level presentations, briefing materials, business updates, and leadership reports.
- Consolidate recurring reports across North America and maintain project trackers, dashboards, and KPI reporting.
- Support annual planning, business reviews, and management reporting.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of reporting materials to leadership and HQ stakeholders.
Personally Performed Duties
- Support regional marketing communications initiatives, including PR, partnership, experiential, and CSR initiatives across North America.
- Coordinate communications and activities between HQ and North American subsidiaries (KUS, KCA, and KMX).
- Develop executive presentations, business updates, and recurring reports for management and HQ stakeholders.
- Track key projects, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely execution and reporting.
- Support media monitoring and performance reporting for regional communications initiatives.
- Consolidate regional updates and provide status reporting on communications, partnerships, experiential programs, and CSR activities.
- Support agency/vendor coordination, regional meetings, and follow-up actions.
Qualifications/Education
- Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations preferred) or equivalent work experience required.
Job Requirement
Overall Related Experience:
- 0 - 3 years of experience in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Events, Partnerships, Project Coordination, or related field.
- Experience supporting communications, events, sponsorships, partnerships, or agency relationships preferred.
- Experience collaborating with global stakeholders and headquarters teams in a multinational environment preferred.
Directly Related Experience:
- Experience coordinating multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience preparing reports, presentations, and business communications.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Experience working with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Position Requirements:
- Occasional travel may be required.
- May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong PowerPoint presentation development skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong organizational, coordination, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across functions and organizations.
- Korean language proficiency is highly preferred.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform routine office tasks.
- 5-10% of (domestic and/or international) travel.
Competencies
- Care for People
- Chase Excellence Every Day
- Dare to Push Boundaries
- Empower People to Act
Move Further Together
Pay Range
$54,833.34 - $68,510.76
Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.
Equal Employment Opportunities
KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Employment Type
Full Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Communications
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Large media companies, agencies, and corporations with international workforces sponsor communications roles far more consistently than small firms. Search Migrate Mate to filter specifically for employers who have sponsored OPT and H-1B visa workers in communications before.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation qualifier
Communications, journalism, public relations, and marketing degrees directly support specialty occupation classification. Be explicit on your resume about your degree field so hiring managers and HR teams recognize your role qualifies for H-1B sponsorship without extra analysis.
Apply before your OPT runs out, not after
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for October starts. If your OPT expires before October, you need a STEM extension or a cap-exempt employer. Plan your job search timeline at least 12 months ahead of your authorization end date.
Pursue in-house corporate communications over pure media roles
Corporate communications, investor relations, and internal communications teams at large employers sponsor visas more reliably than newsrooms or editorial outlets, which operate on tighter margins and less structured HR infrastructure for sponsorship.
Use your OPT period to demonstrate measurable impact
Sponsorship decisions come down to whether the employer sees you as irreplaceable. Document campaign results, media placements, audience growth, and crisis communications outcomes throughout your OPT so your case for sponsorship is backed by concrete evidence.
Ask about sponsorship policy before accepting an offer
Some employers sponsor willingly but have no formal policy written anywhere. Ask during the offer stage, not after you start. Confirm whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for communications roles specifically, not just technical positions.
Communications OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do communications roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, most communications roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the specific role, not just any degree. Generic coordinator roles where any major is accepted can sometimes fail this test, so job title and employer framing both matter when your employer files the H-1B petition.
Can I work in communications on OPT without employer sponsorship right away?
Yes. OPT work authorization is tied to your degree and your school's DSO approval, not to your employer. You can start working in communications as long as the role is directly related to your field of study and you have an active EAD card. Your employer does not need to file any petition for you during the OPT period itself. Sponsorship only becomes relevant when you need to transition to a long-term visa like the H-1B.
Does a communications degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Generally, no. Standard communications, public relations, and journalism degrees are not on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list, so they do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. However, if your degree is in a qualifying adjacent field such as data-driven marketing, information science, or a dual degree that includes a STEM component, you may qualify. Check with your DSO to confirm whether your specific degree program is STEM-designated.
What types of employers in communications are most likely to sponsor OPT students?
Large corporations with in-house communications or PR departments, global agencies such as integrated marketing and public affairs firms, and media and technology companies with structured HR teams are the most consistent sponsors. Smaller boutique PR agencies and local newsrooms sponsor far less frequently due to cost and administrative complexity. Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship history, so you can browse communications roles from employers who have actively sponsored OPT and H-1B workers.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I lose my communications job?
You have a 60-day unemployment grace period during your OPT window to find a new qualifying position. If your total unemployment days exceed 90 days across your entire OPT period, you fall out of status. Document your job search activity during this time. If you're on a STEM OPT extension, the unemployment limit drops to 150 total days across both OPT periods combined, so the stakes of a gap in employment are higher.