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Public Relations Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Kennesaw, GA

Full-Time

Public Relations Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Kennesaw, GA

Full-Time

Mar 13, 2025

Manufacturing

Job Description

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Public Relations Manager to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. This position is responsible for educating and informing the internal and external audiences for Yamaha’s products and initiatives, primarily through the written word. Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Employees, Dealers, Builders and Media and promote the premium image and reputation of Yamaha.

What you'll need to be successful:

Work closely as a team member in Marine External Affairs with the managers of Government relations, Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability.
Participate in the development of strategic plans with other team members.
Execute communication plans.
Oversee the creation of stakeholder publications and their approval.
Oversee the creation of press releases, product information material and other publications and their approval.
Maintain media database and proactive communication efforts supporting corporate and public messages.
Manage social media strategy and execution for Yamaha Rightwaters sustainability effort.
Manage Yamaha marine advocacy efforts, including writing and posting advocacy actions and position papers.
Maintain appropriate business and government contacts and relationships for strategic benefit.
Participate in industry and government roundtable, focus groups, committees and boards, as required for strategic benefit.
Coordinate activities with marine marketing division team members, sales, OEM product planning and others in the YMUS organization.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Lead and inspire small team and adjunct agency members.
Participate in external industry teams, as required.

Budget Responsibilities:

Responsible for $900,000+ budget, achievement of objectives against budget and good stewardship of all company assets.

What you need to be successful:

B.A Degree - Communication/Political Science/Public Policy.
5 + years corporate communication experience or 5 + years public policy or government relations communication experience.
Participation and continuing education through PRSA or IABC.
Extraordinary writing and editing skills a must.
Insatiable curiosity a must.
Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) preferred.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What’s in it for you:

401(k) and Profit Sharing
Fertility Benefits
37.5 hour work-week
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellness Program
Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
Long-Term Disability
Student Debt Repayment Benefits
Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Reports to: Marine Group, Director, External Affairs

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

#LI-AS2

What you'll need to be successful:

Work closely as a team member in Marine External Affairs with the managers of Government relations, Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability.
Participate in the development of strategic plans with other team members.
Execute communication plans.
Oversee the creation of stakeholder publications and their approval.
Oversee the creation of press releases, product information material and other publications and their approval.
Maintain media database and proactive communication efforts supporting corporate and public messages.
Manage social media strategy and execution for Yamaha Rightwaters sustainability effort.
Manage Yamaha marine advocacy efforts, including writing and posting advocacy actions and position papers.
Maintain appropriate business and government contacts and relationships for strategic benefit.
Participate in industry and government roundtable, focus groups, committees and boards, as required for strategic benefit.
Coordinate activities with marine marketing division team members, sales, OEM product planning and others in the YMUS organization.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Lead and inspire small team and adjunct agency members.
Participate in external industry teams, as required.

Budget Responsibilities:

Responsible for $900,000+ budget, achievement of objectives against budget and good stewardship of all company assets.

What you need to be successful:

B.A Degree - Communication/Political Science/Public Policy.
5 + years corporate communication experience or 5 + years public policy or government relations communication experience.
Participation and continuing education through PRSA or IABC.
Extraordinary writing and editing skills a must.
Insatiable curiosity a must.
Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) preferred.

What’s in it for you:

401(k) and Profit Sharing
Fertility Benefits
37.5 hour work-week
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellness Program
Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
Long-Term Disability
Student Debt Repayment Benefits
Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Reports to: Marine Group, Director, External Affairs

#LI-AS2

About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

The pursuit...

A checkered flag. A scenic panorama unfolding around the bend. A trophy catch. A pulse-quickening stretch of road or trail. Heads turning as you pass by. Even coming home at the end of a hard day's work.

Whatever your pursuit, Yamaha is there, too, pursuing our goals. We want to satisfy our customers and exceed their expectations with products and services of superior quality, unmatched performance, and extraordinary value.

With an ever-expanding line that includes motorcycles, outboard motors, ATVs, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel, and much more, we at Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., strive to contribute to the quality of life. Your life.

Life can have many exciting, memorable experiences. Creating opportunities for them is what Yamaha is all about.

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Public Relations Manager

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Mar 13, 2025

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