Description

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal

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 620+ locations and has about 10,200 employees in North America as of June 30, 2025.

Job Purpose

This role will function as a key player on a high-impact Communications Team responsible for creating and executing communications across a variety of channels. The Communications Manager will work closely with various departments and company leaders to ensure internal and external communications align with company priorities and initiatives while informing, engaging and inspiring employees.

The Communications Manager must communicate clearly and concisely, deal with ambiguity, work calmly under pressure, and represent the brand to the highest standards within and outside of the organization.

What you will do...

• Collaborates with key players to identify communications opportunities and provide critical messaging to stakeholder groups in the organization, including field and corporate employees of all levels
• Writes, edits and distributes a wide variety of communications materials, including broad employee communications (executive and departmental), articles for internal and external publications, video/presentation scripts, media releases, etc.
• Drafts written materials and communications across various internal departments, strategic initiatives and special topics (i.e., M&A, process/platform implementations and change initiatives).
• Develops strategy for assigned projects and manages content/copy development and distribution of communications.
• Oversees editorial calendar for assigned projects and actively sources stories and content.
• Supports the Communications Team in other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or relevant degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience on an internal corporate communications team

Skills

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including knowledge and usage of Associated Press style; writing samples will be required
• Experience managing Communications Team operational processes such as comms policies, comms submissions, standardized templates, distribution lists, etc.
• Demonstrated storytelling ability across a variety of communications channels
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proven time-management and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple, competing priorities
• Professional and confident presence to engage internal partners and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience building relationships across all levels of the company
• Collaborative contributor, able to work independently and as part of a team to deliver innovative ideas and solutions
• Experience developing visually compelling presentations and support graphics using PowerPoint and design tools (e.g., Adobe CS, Canva) a plus.

Req #: 63767

Pay Range: $85-100K

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.