Director, Corporate Communications at HYBE AMERICA | Santa Monica, CA | $130K/yr – $150K/yr

HYBE AMERICA

Director, Corporate Communications

Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid)

$130K/yr – $150K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive HYBE AMERICA’s cross‑regional communications strategy with internal and external PR, including crisis response.

Own strategic communications across regions, ensuring consistent brand messaging.
Must-have: 8-10+ years of progressive communications experience.
Standout: Global coordination across the Americas and executive visibility.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Strategic Communications Leadership Develop and drive a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with HYBE AMERICA’s business goals and global brand. Ensure consistent messaging and positioning across all regions, labels, and subsidiaries.
Internal Communications Build and manage internal comms plans that engage, inform, and inspire employees. Partner with leadership and EVP, Comms and PR to reinforce company culture, strategy, and initiatives.
External Communications & PR Management Work closely with external PR consultants and with in-house PR staff across North and South America. Manage media relations, including narrative development, press releases, crisis communications, and thought leadership.
Crisis & Issues Management Anticipate, manage, and mitigate reputational risks, partnering with third parties as needed. Manage communications response planning and execution during sensitive or urgent situations.

Requirements

8-10+ years of progressive communications experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, or related fields.
Strong background in the music industry, ideally from a record label, with an understanding of artist relations and promotional campaigns.
Experience working across North and South America (preferred), with sensitivity to cultural and market nuances.
Proven ability to manage internal communications, external PR, and executive visibility simultaneously.
Track record of working in global companies, coordinating across time zones and diverse teams.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong executive presence and ability to advise senior leaders with credibility.
Crisis communications expertise is a must.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company 401(k) match up to 5%
Flexible paid time off
FSA
Life insurance
Wellhub membership that gives you access to gyms and fitness studios
Excellent parental leave policies

HYBE AMERICA

HYBE America is a diversified entertainment and media company at the intersection of music, film, television, technology, brands, culture and social good. HYBE America is a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation (HYBE) and is comprised of SB Projects, Quality Control Media Holdings, Big Machine Label Group, and Ithaca Holdings. HYBE Corp. is a global entertainment lifestyle platform company that seeks boundless expansion in order to innovate the music industry. With offices based in Korea, Japan, the US, and Mexico, HYBE is bringing innovative change throughout the global music industry.

157 employees (58 in marketing)

hybecorp.com/eng/company/info