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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 Director
Target organizations with a sponsorship track record
Large corporations, nonprofits, universities, and public relations agencies sponsor more frequently than small businesses. Search employer H-1B visa filing histories to confirm they've sponsored communications or marketing leadership roles before pursuing an application.
Lead with measurable communications outcomes
Hiring managers at this level expect quantifiable results. Frame your experience around metrics like media impressions earned, crisis response timelines, campaign engagement rates, or audience growth rather than duties and responsibilities alone.
Understand your OPT timeline before accepting a role
Communications Director is not a STEM-designated field, so your OPT period is 12 months. Confirm your employer's H-1B sponsorship process starts well before your authorization ends, leaving room for USCIS processing and lottery selection.
Position yourself as a strategic leader, not a practitioner
Director-level roles emphasize vision, team management, and cross-functional alignment. Emphasize experience leading communications teams, managing agency relationships, and advising executives rather than hands-on content creation or social media execution.
Engage cap-exempt employers for more timing flexibility
Universities, research institutions, and government-affiliated nonprofits can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the annual lottery. These organizations also hire communications directors regularly, making them strategically valuable targets for OPT students on tight timelines.
Address OPT status proactively with senior hiring teams
Executive-level recruiters value directness. State your work authorization status early, confirm your employer's sponsorship willingness in initial conversations, and come prepared with a clear timeline so hiring teams understand exactly what sponsorship involves.
Communications Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Communications Director on OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field and your job duties are directly tied to that field of study. USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the role. Communications Director positions at corporations, nonprofits, and agencies generally meet this standard, but confirm with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Does a Communications Director role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
No. Communications and public relations fields are not included on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, so you cannot extend OPT beyond the standard 12 months through a STEM extension. This makes H-1B sponsorship timing critical. You and your employer need to align on filing the H-1B petition well before your OPT authorization expires.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor a Communications Director on H-1B?
Large corporations with established legal and HR infrastructure, universities, hospital systems, and national nonprofits are the most consistent sponsors at this level. Cap-exempt employers like universities and affiliated research organizations offer an added advantage because they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the April lottery. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to identify who is actively hiring.
How should I handle my OPT work authorization when interviewing for Director-level roles?
Disclose your status clearly and early, ideally once a hiring conversation becomes substantive. Frame it practically: explain your current authorization end date, confirm you need H-1B sponsorship to continue, and demonstrate familiarity with the process so the employer understands it is manageable. Senior hiring teams respond better to candidates who address visa requirements with clarity than to those who raise it ambiguously late in the process.
What happens to my OPT if I am laid off while working as a Communications Director?
You have a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends to find a new qualifying job, transfer to a different visa status, or prepare to leave the United States. During this window, you cannot work. If you secure a new Communications Director role within 60 days, your DSO updates your SEVIS record and your OPT continues. Acting quickly is essential because the grace period does not reset between jobs.