Editorial Manager (m/w/d)

Hyundai Motor Company · Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area · Full-time

About this role

Shape the future of Hyundai’s storytelling across Europe. As our Editorial Manager (m/w/d), you lead the development of impactful, audience-first narratives across corporate, executive, product, and lifestyle communication. Combining strategic thinking with hands-on editorial expertise, you drive modern omni-channel content experiences that strengthen brand perception, thought leadership, and audience engagement.

We want you to:

• Lead the development and execution of modern omni-channel storytelling across corporate, executive, product, and lifestyle communication
• Develop and produce high-quality editorial and multimedia content, including copy, video, stills, live streaming, and digital formats
• Create compelling scripts, concepts, and scalable long-term editorial formats and content series
• Drive the evolution of Hyundai’s corporate narratives through strategic editorial initiatives and audience-first storytelling
• Oversee end-to-end editorial execution, from ideation and production to publication and performance analysis
• Develop data-driven content strategies, defining KPIs, testing approaches, and optimization measures
• Identify and implement innovative storytelling formats aligned with emerging trends and audience behavior
• Elevate executive communication into impactful and modern thought leadership content
• Collaborate closely with Social Media Marketing, market stakeholders, agencies, and the CEO Office
• Support journalist experience (JX) content development, including press releases, stills, videos, and localization of global content
• Oversee and coordinate editorial boards, production partners, social media teams, and content creators

About you:

• University degree in Journalism, Media, Entertainment, or a related field — or equivalent journalistic/media experience
• 12+ years of experience in editorial, media, content, or corporate communications environments
• Strong expertise in copywriting, multimedia storytelling, and social media content creation
• Experience in video editing, live streaming, and digital content production
• Proven ability to develop long-term content strategies and scalable editorial formats
• Strong understanding of digital trends, audience behavior, and performance-driven content optimization
• Experience managing cross-functional content teams, agencies, and production partners
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level interaction
• Creative, proactive, and highly organized with a strong sense for storytelling and brand relevance
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus

Our Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working policy
• Continued learning and professional development
• Car sharing and lease mobility program
• Complimentary daily lunch at our canteen and subsidized breakfast options
• Complimentary fitness facility and the opportunity to join various sporting clubs
• Highly international working environment

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