Communications Coordinator

As a vital member of the global Hertz Corporate Communications team, the Communications Coordinator plays an integral role in shaping and delivering impactful communications for employees, customers, media and other key stakeholders. This role focuses on driving the development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of key internal and external strategic communications activities, initiatives and campaigns. The coordinator collaborates closely with internal and external communication team members, ensuring seamless coordination and execution across all communication initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Play an integral role in assisting the Hertz Corporate Communications team, which comprises both internal and external communications functions, in developing and implementing strategic communications plans and initiatives that align with the company’s core business objectives.
• Ensure timely and accurate drafting and delivery of communications such as media pitches, blog, website and social media content, employee communications, press releases, and other deliverables.
• Track and enforce communication deadlines and schedule deliveries effectively.
• Collaborate with the communications management team to regularly monitor, analyze and report and measure the performance of communications activities and campaigns.
• Stay up to date on industry news and trends and recommend adjustments to communications strategies and practices.
• Monitor media coverage, generate daily media coverage report, and share relevant news and updates in real time with communications team.
• Assist in planning team meetings, company and department town halls, and special events.
• Serve as a point of contact for the communications team to assist with questions, requests, escalations, etc.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality while handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Build and maintain relationships with peers to ensure effective cross-group collaboration.
• Undertake other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

The starting salary is $60K; commensurate with experience. 

 What We’re Looking For:

• A highly creative and strategic thinker who has a passion for PR, media relations, communications, content creation and storytelling.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• 1+ year(s) experience in public relations, marketing, or communications required.
• An eye for detail with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• A self-starter with good managerial and organizational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills for interacting with corporate management, senior leaders, and team members.
• Proven ability to coordinate efforts across various teams to present a unified message.
• Established problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with highly confidential information and sensitive matters.
• Ability to effectively influence and communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Solid program and project management skills while working within established business priorities and constraints.
• Experience with media monitoring tools such as MuckRack, Cision or Meltwater is a plus.
• Content/presentation/graphic design skills, a plus.

What You’ll Get:

• Up to 40% off any standard Hertz Rental
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching.
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
• Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more