Senior Communications Manager

Date: Aug 27, 2026 Location: Fountain Valley, CA, US, 92708 At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package. It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer. At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. WORK MODEL #LI-OnSite WHAT YOU WILL DO The Sr. Manager, Integrated Marketing Communications is responsible for overseeing national advertising strategy and execution across assigned vehicle and product priorities. This role contributes to the development and execution of integrated campaigns that strengthen positioning, drive consumer consideration, and support demand generation. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Category Leadership & Brand Alignment: Support the development of national advertising strategy for assigned vehicle and product priorities, ensuring alignment with overall Hyundai brand strategy and direction. Contribute to the development of positioning and messaging frameworks for each nameplate. Execute against established brand strategy, ensuring alignment with defined messaging, creative direction, and business priorities. Project Direction & Campaign Execution: Develop and execute integrated campaigns in collaboration with key vertical leads across all channels. Manage creative development, production timelines, and deliverables. Ensure campaigns are executed with consistency and quality. Agency & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manage agency partners and day-to-day workflow. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure integrated campaign execution. Budget & Resource Oversight: Manage and oversee budget allocation for assigned vehicle and product priorities, including campaign development and production costs. Ensure efficient use of resources across campaigns and agency partners. Track and monitor budget spend to ensure alignment with approved plans. Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor campaign performance and apply insights to improve effectiveness. Maintain awareness of competitive activity and market trends. Own campaign execution. Manage agency workflow. Oversee budget within assigned portfolio. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE Must be a high school graduate. Eight or more years of marketing/advertising experience. Automotive experience preferred. Agency and/or client-side experience required. Supervisory experience is required. Ability to lead large-scale integrated campaigns across multiple channels Strong strategic thinking and creative leadership capabilities. Ability to translate insights into actionable marketing strategies. Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to manage in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance) Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years. Medical, dental,and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution Vacation and sicktime off Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, including Paid-Family Leave. Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program Health advocate (support) Education Reimbursement program: Up to $5,250 per year for employees seeking higher education degrees. External Training and Development Programs Compensation Range: $114,800.00 - $164,000.00 annual base salary OTHER DETAILS Must be able to travel. Occasional night and weekend work Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr