Manager, International Communications

Responsibilities

• Elevate Inspire and its brands globally through strategic communications.
• Lead proactive storytelling and earned media efforts to showcase international growth and brand innovation.
• Manage and approve key external communications such as press releases, Q&As, and spokesperson briefs.
• Support media engagements, speaking opportunities, and reputational considerations for the International Leadership Team.
• Plan and execute communications for major milestones and global initiatives across markets and regions.
• Partner with regional leaders, franchisees, and agency partners to drive consistent and locally relevant communications.
• Drive external visibility through earned media, executive platforms, and corporate social channels.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, internal communications, or integrated communications.
• Experience supporting global or multi-market organizations strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to operate across both internal and external communications disciplines.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Background in restaurant, retail, hospitality, franchising, or consumer brands is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience developing clear, engaging communications for both internal (employees, franchisees) and external audiences.
• Ability to draft and refine messaging for senior leaders, including talking points, presentations, and key announcements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple communications initiatives simultaneously, coordinating timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and build strong relationships to align messaging and execution.
• Familiarity with tracking communications effectiveness and applying insights to improve performance over time.