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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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Lead with quantified results, not job duties
Directors are hired to move numbers. Frame every role on your resume around outcomes: revenue influenced, audience growth percentages, campaign ROI, or team size managed. Hiring committees for senior roles screen resumes for impact before reading descriptions.
Address your OPT timeline directly in your cover letter
Senior roles often require board or executive approval for visa sponsorship. Mentioning your OPT status early, along with your STEM extension eligibility if applicable, prevents late-stage surprises and signals that you understand the sponsorship process employers navigate.
Target companies with a history of sponsoring senior marketing hires
Not every company that posts director-level roles will sponsor visas. Focus your search on mid-size to large companies in technology, media, or healthcare, where international talent at the leadership level is more routinely supported through H-1B visa sponsorship.
Prepare a portfolio that demonstrates strategic, not just executional, thinking
Directors are expected to own communication strategy, not just execute campaigns. Bring a portfolio that includes a go-to-market plan, a brand positioning framework, or a multi-channel communications strategy you developed and led from inception.
Build relationships with recruiters who specialize in marketing leadership
Director-level roles are frequently filled through referrals and recruiter networks before they are publicly posted. Connecting with specialized marketing recruiters early in your OPT period gives you access to roles that never appear on general job boards.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly director-level openings
Many director roles that are open to sponsorship do not advertise that clearly in the posting. Migrate Mate surfaces marketing and communications leadership roles from employers with verified sponsorship histories, saving you time on applications unlikely to go anywhere.
Director Of Marketing And Communications OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students legally work as a Director of Marketing and Communications?
Yes. OPT work authorization allows F-1 students to work in roles directly related to their field of study, which includes director-level marketing and communications positions for graduates of business, marketing, or communications programs. Your job title does not need to match your degree exactly, but the role must align with your area of study as listed on your EAD.
Does a Director of Marketing and Communications role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your underlying degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as data science, information systems, or statistics, and your director role involves substantial analytical or technical components, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Marketing degrees themselves are not STEM-designated, but some interdisciplinary programs are. Check your program's CIP code with your DSO.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Director of Marketing and Communications positions?
Many do, particularly in technology, healthcare, and financial services sectors where international talent is common at the leadership level. Director of Marketing and Communications roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B requirements because they demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Your strongest leverage is demonstrating that your skills are specialized and not easily replaced by a generalist hire.
How do I find Director of Marketing and Communications jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the most direct route. It aggregates director-level marketing and communications roles from employers with documented sponsorship activity, so you are not wasting applications on companies that will decline at the offer stage. Filtering by sponsorship history at the senior level is especially important because not every employer that sponsors entry-level roles is willing to do so for leadership positions.
What counts as a qualifying job for OPT if my degree is in communications but the role involves brand strategy and P&L oversight?
USCIS evaluates OPT employment based on whether the role is directly related to your major area of study, not whether every responsibility maps perfectly to a course you took. A Director of Marketing and Communications role at a company, even one with budget or revenue responsibilities, is generally considered directly related to a communications or marketing degree. Document the connection clearly in your records and discuss any ambiguity with your DSO before accepting an offer.