Communications Manager, Sound United

About the role

The Communications Manager, Sound United, leads integrated communications strategies across the Americas region, focusing on public relations, influencer engagement, and regional activations. This role requires close collaboration with Global Communications, Regional Marketing, Commercial, and Corporate Communications teams to localize and execute global strategies.

Responsibilities

• Execute integrated communications strategies across the Americas in alignment with global messaging, brand standards, and business objectives.
• Partner with Regional Marketing and Commercial teams to align communications with product launches, go-to-market strategies, sales priorities, and regional campaigns.
• Plan and execute regional PR initiatives, including media outreach, press releases, product launches, trade shows, and media/influencer events.
• Develop and manage influencer and creator programs, including relationship management, partnerships, and campaigns that strengthen brand awareness and storytelling.
• Localize global campaigns and messaging to ensure cultural relevance while maintaining consistency with global brand positioning.
• Manage regional communications agencies and external vendors, ensuring high-quality execution, budget accountability, and brand compliance.
• Maintain media coverage, influencer performance, and campaign effectiveness, providing reporting and insights to optimize future communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience executing PR, influencer, and integrated communications programs within a global organization.
• Strong understanding of the consumer electronics, home audio, or personal audio industry.
• Experience developing integrated campaigns across earned media, influencers, creators, and events.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional marketing, commercial (sales), and corporate communications teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, project management, and communication skills with the ability to balance global strategy and regional execution.
• Data-driven mindset with experience measuring media performance, campaign effectiveness, engagement, and ROI.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel up to 20% across North America.
• Open to working in the Carlsbad, CA office in a hybrid model.
• Flexible working hours due to global infrastructure.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

Skills

• Experience managing external PR, influencer, or integrated communications agencies across multiple markets.
• Knowledge of influencer management platforms, media monitoring tools, and communications measurement methodologies.
• Experience supporting trade shows, product launches, media events, and integrated go-to-market campaigns.
• Familiarity with retail, channel, or dealer-focused communications programs within the consumer electronics industry.

Benefits

• Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins).
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.

Pay

$ 84,750 - $ 124,300 Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Fertility support and adoption assistance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Short and long term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.

About HARMAN

HARMAN is a global leader in connected and intelligent systems for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Founded in 1925, HARMAN continues to amplify the sense of sound, creating technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. With 16 iconic brands, including JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, HARMAN sets the standard for innovation and excellence in audio technology.