Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA)

About HMGMA

HMGMA is the abbreviation of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. It is Hyundai Motor Group’s first dedicated EV mass-production plant and is an innovative plant with cutting-edge production technology applied.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to the following)

[ Position Summary]

• Create and maintain a favorable and innovative public image for customers and by communicating programs, accomplishments, and points of view. fielding media questions and pitching stories to the media, preparing media kits, and organizing press conferences.

• Oversee and manage ongoing operations, monitor, and evaluate staff performance.

• Oversee activities to encourage good teamwork. (Interview, Meeting, Events, Collaboration with expatriates)

• Receive requests and prepare summaries for decision-making.

• Coordinate internal requests, calendars, and schedules to keep the team aligned, and executive management informed, about communication activity across the company.

[ Public Relations]

· Establish a strategy for External Communications.

(Advertisements, Press /Media Release & Press Conferences, Website & social media)

· Review press materials related to the company; prepare press statements.

• Design the framework and structure of CSR, and formulate guidelines and processes, action plans.
• Regularly communicate with the state and local governments, professional organizations, and authorities.
• Plan and organize internal and external events.
• Collaborate with the local governments and PR agency.
• Respond to requests for plant visits; organize and prepare the visits.

[ Media Relations]

• Engage media to identify, assess, prioritize, and pitch stories that will generate the press coverage needed to drive awareness and consideration of the HMGMA among EV buyers.
• Build a good rapport with reporters, journalists, and other media professionals.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage to measure the effectiveness of our strategies and help develop actions that will improve results.
• Manage media lists to track the most current affiliations and prioritize engagement.
• Manage online press room content and press release distribution tool to ensure media have access to the most current HMGMA’s EV news, information, and assets.

Qualifications & Preferences

Minimum:

• Minimum 2 years of related job experience
• Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred:

• Years of experience from the Automotive industry preferred.
• Communication or PR major preferred
• Advanced degree in a related field preferred
• Local community Public Relations experience

Competency Based:

• Inter-personal Skills
• Planning and Organization
• Communication
• Strategic thinking and mindset
• Networking

Travel Requirement

• Domestic / International travel required

Working Hours (Shift) Requirement

· Employment opportunities at HMGMA will be completed on multiple phases.

Shift assignment for this position may change to meet the business needs.

Any changes will be communicated to employees and according accommodation will be considered.

Compensation & Benefit

• HMGMA offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.
• HMGMA benefits includes competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and competitive 401k plan.

Other Information

· FLSA Classification: Salary/Exempt

HMGMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA)