Marketing Communications & PR Analyst

About the role

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. Employment Type: Full Time.

Benefits

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support regional marketing communications initiatives, including PR, partnership, experiential, and CSR initiatives across North America