PR & Communications Manager

Job Summary

The incumbent will be engaged in the strategic planning, development and implementation of an ongoing public relations campaign for Hyundai brand and products in Europe. He/she will report to the Vice President of Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH (HME).

Location:

Offenbach, Germany

Key Responsibilities include:

• Define conceptual approach to PR and media relations and develop an action plan / program within an agreed budget framework
  
• Create regular press releases for distribution to key European media
  
• Manage the output, workload and effectiveness of the Company’s appointed PR agency
  
• Set communications objectives for HME markets
  
• Organize issue- and theme-oriented media presence for the management to launch corporate positioning themes; develop related Q & As
  
• Increase representation of our company in relevant industry and business associations & events (internationally)
  
• Set targets for – and measure achievement of – media coverage across HME markets
  
• Maintain effective relationships with key business & automobile journalists
  
• Produce regionalized image banks, corporate press kits, speeches
  
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure all external communications consistently present agreed positioning and messages for the brand and products
  
• Identify and manage any product or corporate regional PR issues or crises
  
• Provide support for in-market product launches
  
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and co-operation among the in-country PR teams

Job Requirements

• University degree in business administration, marketing or economical discipline
  
• At least 5 years of automotive related experience in PR
  
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in the broad spectrum of automotive business, PR and its execution
  
• Understanding of automotive operations and automobile industry trends
  
• Excellent experience and knowledge of PR, PR events, promotion and other marketing activities
  
• Excellent communication skills in English, ability to speak other European language(s) preferred
  
• Demonstrated capabilities in writing and presentation skills
  
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks effectively