Communications Manager

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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 total revenues reaching approximately $3.6 billion. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 450+ locations and has about 7,600 employees in North America as of March 31, 2025.

Job Purpose

This role will function as key player on a high impact Communications team responsible for creating and executing enterprise-wide communications across a variety of channels and providing media relations and public relations support. The Manager, Corporate Communications will work closely with the Director, Communications and company leaders to ensure internal and external communications strategies align to company priorities and initiatives.

The Manager, Corporate Communications must communicate clearly and concisely, deal with ambiguity, work calmly under pressure, and represent the brand at the highest standards within and outside of the organization. There is strong potential for growth in this role.

What you will do...

• Develops and executes communications plans for critical initiatives aligned to company strategy that help inform, engage, and inspire employees.
• Collaborates with key players to identify communications opportunities and to provide critical messaging to stakeholder groups in the organization, including field and corporate employees of all levels.
• Drafts a wide variety of communications materials to be delivered across various communication channels, including internal communications, strategy documentation, leader presentations and talking points, video scripting, intranet content, and newsletters.
• Develops and implements public relations campaigns to build brand awareness and support recruitment objectives.
• Writes, edits, and distributes press releases and media responses.
• Collaborates with marketing, sales, and government affairs teams to amplify brand attributes and develop stories that define the company's core values.
• Collaborates with the ESG team to socialize programs and share the accomplishments of the company's sustainability efforts.
• Helps develop and execute crisis and issue communications and plans to address business-impacting topics.
• Regularly measures and tracks the effectiveness of communications strategies.
• Supports Director, Corporate Communications in other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or relevant degree
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of Communications or equivalent professional experience

Skills

• Excellent writing and editing skills; knowledge of AP style
• Strong time management skills; ability to balance multiple, competing priorities
• Professional and confident presence to engage internal partners and external stakeholders
• Collaborative contributor, able to work independently and as part of a team to deliverinnovative ideas and solutions

Req #: 63114

Pay Range: Based On Qualifications

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.