Overview In this role, you will lead international communications to support growth and protect Inspire's reputation across global markets. You'll blend corporate and internal storytelling to engage employees, franchisees, and external audiences, scaling messaging for market entries and brand initiatives. You will partner with regional leaders and cross-functional teams to drive consistent, locally resonant communications and manage issues and crises. This position offers hands-on execution in a fast-paced, global environment with a clear focus on business impact and brand expansion.
Responsibilities- own and execute international communications strategy across markets
- lead proactive storytelling and earned media for growth and brand innovation
- draft external communications materials (press releases, Q&As, talking points, briefs)
- advise International Leadership Team on media and reputation
- plan communications for milestones and global initiatives
- collaborate with regional leaders, franchisees, and agencies for consistency
- support issues management and crisis communications
- drive external visibility through media and corporate channels
- develop internal communications strategies aligned with growth and priorities
- create scalable frameworks for international teams and franchisees
- translate complex strategies into clear global communications
- lead executive messaging and leadership communications
- manage organizational changes, town halls, and franchise events
- measure effectiveness and use insights to improve impact
- ensure cultural relevance across markets
- represent communications in leadership forums and cross-functional settings
- maintain best practices and standards across international org
- leverage data and emerging tools, including AI-enabled content creation and workflow optimization
Key requirements- 6+ years in corporate, public relations, internal, or integrated communications
- experience supporting global or multi-market organizations preferred
- ability to operate across internal and external communications
- experience in complex, matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders
- background in restaurant, retail, hospitality, franchising, or consumer brands is a plus
- strategic thinking
- strong writing and editing
- cross-functional collaboration
- executive communications
- media relations and storytelling
- planning and project management
