Senior Group Manager, Enterprise Storytelling & Editorial Strategy
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
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- The Senior Group Manager is responsible for shaping and driving a global editorial vision that brings the company’s purpose, culture, and innovation to life through compelling storytelling.
- This role leads the development of an integrated news strategy, manages a calendarized editorial plan, and ensures that enterprise narratives resonate across regions and channels.
- Acting as both strategist and hands-on editor, the SGM will uncover evergreen and timely stories, conduct interviews, and transform insights into high-quality content that amplifies launches, events, and cultural moments.
- They will partner closely with regional teams, product and brand leaders, and distribution channels to ensure stories travel effectively worldwide.
- Ultimately, this role exists to build a modern corporate newsroom that informs, inspires, and connects audiences, employees, customers, and media with the company’s most important messages.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Define and lead enterprise storytelling strategy with a global editorial vision aligned to brand, innovation roadmap, and automotive leadership priorities (e.g., electrification, sustainability, mobility).
- Partner with C‑suite and executive leaders to develop thought leadership, keynote narratives, and strategic messaging.
- Translate complex automotive and technology topics into clear, compelling stories for global audiences.
- Lead a modern global newsroom, overseeing story sourcing, pitch review, editorial standards, and on‑time delivery.
- Manage writers, editors, agencies, and vendors to produce high‑quality, scalable content.
Identify and develop evergreen stories highlighting innovation, safety, design, and company culture; conduct interviews with engineers, designers, and leaders. - Coordinate global story distribution with regional communications teams, ensuring localization, cultural relevance, and consistent message flow across earned, owned, and syndicated channels.
- Uphold brand voice, tone, quality, and compliance standards across all formats, including articles, social, executive bylines, and multimedia.
- Define and track KPIs for reach, engagement, and message pull‑through; use analytics to optimize editorial strategy and amplification.
- Serve as a strategic partner to marketing, PR, product, and regional teams to align storytelling with business objectives and company values.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Must have a high school diploma.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
- Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Ten or more years of experience in corporate communications, with significant experience in both internal and external communications.
International experience strongly preferred. - Knowledge of the automotive industry a plus.
- Exceptional English writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary communications teams and manage complex projects.
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into action.
- Experience working with senior executives and advising on sensitive or high-impact issues.
- Advanced presentation and visual communications skills (PowerPoint, etc.).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environment.
- High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
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 sick time 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: $137,025.00 - $203,000.00 annual base salary
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our hiring process please visit our How We Hire page.
OTHER DETAILS
- Normal office duties. ·
- Travel (domestic and international) as required, up to 25%.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
