Internal Communications Manager

Location:2721 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of AmericaThe Internal Communications Manager oversees the daily operations of the Publications/U-Haul News Team and the Translation teams responsible for producing. Team effective communications that support and enhance management’s efforts to achieve unity of direction throughout the Company., which includes French and Spanish translators.

Organize, assign and manage daily tasks of the Publications and Translations Teams, including U-Haul News stories and translation requests. (30%)

Develop and foster relationships with leadership, both at UHI and in the field, to curate story ideas and translation needs.

Work with the Managing Editor to ensure U-Haul News stories and issues are completed according to deadline on platforms such as uhaul.net, U-Haul News, uhauldealer.com, U-Haul social media or blogs and other Company-sponsored domains. (15%)

Working in concert with the Managing Editor, organize U-Haul News photo shoots and other story ideas. Write content as needed.

Align and adapt department’s work and messaging to reflect the marketing objectives of program managers, field leadership and UHI management.

Create relevant goals to achieve these objectives.

Organize both short-term and long-term translation projects. (15%)

Keep Proactively keep up with internal communications and marketing trends.

Organize short-term and long-term translation projects across the System.

Keep apprised of relevant industry developments and external subject matter, including language laws in Quebec. Ensure French translations and websites are consistent with these laws. (5%)

Work with leadership and field teams in Quebec to ensure signage, products, labels, etc. are translated as required. (5%)

Develop and maintain relationships with outside vendors to ensure French and Spanish websites are accurate and current. This Make often requires making financial decisions based on using cost/benefit analysis. (10%)

Create an annual budget and manage expenses to adhere to it. (5%)

Manage team members who may work remotely in other states and Canada. (5%)

Maintain and promote the Company library and efforts to digitize assets and share them appropriately through digital tools such as the digital asset manager.

Participate in the development and evolution of U-Haul University as a Systemwide communication and education tool.

Develop/foster relationships with leadership, both at U-Haul headquarters and in the field, to curate story ideas and translation needs. (5%)

Working in concert with the Managing Editor, organize U-Haul News photo shoots and other story ideas. (5%).

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Foreign Language or Business OR the equivalent in experience Experience:

3-5+2 years of management experience.

5-7+ years of experience in a relevant field (journalism, corporate communications, marketing).

U-Haul Offers:

Full Medical coverage

Prescription plans

Dental & Vision Plans

New indoor fitness gym

Gym Reimbursement Program

Registered Dietitian Program

Weight Watchers

Onsite medical clinic for you and your family

Career stability

Opportunities for advancement

Valuable on-the-job training

Tuition reimbursement program

Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®

Business and travel insurance

You Matter Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Savings Plan

Life insurance

Critical Illness/Group Accident

24-hour physician available for kids

MetLaw Legal program

MetLife auto and home insurance

Mindset App Program

Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more

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Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness

Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

U-Haul Federal Credit Union

Wellness Program

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team. U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.