Communications Specialist - Bilingual Korean

SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist will support HPSI’s storytelling, brand reputation, and digital engagement efforts. This dynamic role will focus heavily on visitor engagement, brand-building communications initiatives, and social media management that elevate HPSI’s profile internally and externally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

On-Site Visit Coordination (50%)

• Lead planning and logistics for all on-site visits involving external video and photo crews, news media, and government stakeholders.
• Serve as the point of contact for visit requests; vet and schedule with appropriate internal teams.
• Develop detailed visit agendas and coordinate approvals, security access, escorts, and communications needs.
• Ensure all content capture activities (video/photography) are in line with company policies and brand standards.
• Maintain a visit calendar, visit records, and related documentation.
• Serve as an additional tour guide for the team.

Global Brand Engagement & Reputation Building (30%)

• Support for coordinating brand collaboration opportunities between Hanwha Philly Shipyard and other Hanwha affiliates.
• Track shared brand campaigns, storylines, and creative opportunities to ensure consistency and alignment with Hanwha corporate identity.
• Seek opportunities for meaningful audience interaction through social, media, and in-person channels.
• Support brand-building initiatives that enhance recognition of HPSI as an industry leader and employer of choice.
• Maintain professional communication standards across all platforms and public-facing content.

Social Media & Digital Engagement (10%)

• Develop and schedule compelling, audience-specific social media content across platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook).
• Write clear, professional, and engaging copy to highlight company milestones, culture, talent initiatives, shipbuilding progress, and industry news.
• Monitor and respond to comments, mentions, and messages to foster engagement and dialogue with the public.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and creative approaches to increase visibility and boost organic reach.

Ad Hoc Communications Support (10%)

• Provide content development and logistical support for internal and external events.
• Assist with filming and photography needs for media and marketing use.
• Contribute to newsletters, internal updates, and other communications collateral as needed.

COMPETENCIES

• Proactive communicator with strong writing skills, executive presence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, corporate environment
• Able to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization, both verbally and written
• Adaptability and a solutions-oriented mindset, with the flexibility to pivot quickly in response to shifting priorities or emerging opportunities 
• Visual design capabilities and creative storytelling instincts are a plus
• Flexibility and a passion for impactful communication are essential 
• A strong grasp of logistics and communication workflows 
• Comfortable working with both internal and external teams, and brings a thoughtful, organized approach to high-visibility engagements
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and editorial skills
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently as a self-starter
• Process-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, team orientation, and a collaborative mindset
• Creative thinking
• Integrity
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Must be fluent in Korean.
• 3–5 years of communications experience; experience in a corporate environment is a plus
• Demonstrated executive presence and comfort engaging with leadership, media, and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Flexibility to support occasional early mornings, evenings, or on-site media events.
• Photography/videography and design skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) are a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Although most of this work is indoors in a climate-controlled office environment, some incidents may require this individual to be exposed to environmental exposures similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions. 

*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Although the position is an office related white-collar type of job, the successful candidate must still possess the physical abilities necessary to perform any aspect of the job mentioned above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.