Internal Communications Director

The Internal Communications Director is an integral leader within a high impact global Communications team, focused on creating and executing executive and internal communications. This role is a trusted partner to senior leaders and develops integrated and strategic communications that engage and activate employees and other stakeholders to drive business results. Job Contributions: Identify and analyze business and employee needs to create effective communication strategies and execute across of range of communication channels. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders providing counsel and developing communications strategies that drive employee understanding of business priorities. Lead the development of compelling communication materials including strategy documentation, leader presentations and talking points, video scripting, intranet content, newsletters, and company meeting content. Leverage tools to monitor and measure communications effectiveness to foster continuous improvement for employee engagement. Assist senior leaders with thought leader platforms including global townhalls, partner events, external presentations, press opportunities, etc. Build and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders to better develop, coordinate, direct and facilitate strategic communications designed to meet business goals and enable best practice sharing across the enterprise. Other projects and responsibilities as needed to support Communications’ team contribution to business priorities. Master’s in communication preferred. Bachelor's degree required, preferably in communications, Journalism or related field. 8+ years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, journalism or related field. Superior communication skills including strong writing, strategic and clear thinking, and presentation development. Ability to effectively influence and communicate at all levels of the organization. Strong problem solving, decision making and project management skills within established business priorities and in budget. Experience in managing complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to deal with highly confidential information and sensitive matters. Proven proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), media monitoring and listening tools. At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company. Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Hertz is a drug free workplace. EOE, including disability/veteran