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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.</p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<p>The Managing Director, Global Employee Communications is responsible for ensuring employees across the organization understand and align with the firm’s strategy, priorities, and evolution as a leading global real assets investment manager.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and partners closely with the other Communications teams to translate the firm’s enterprise narrative into clear, consistent, and meaningful communication for employees globally.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Operating at the intersection of strategy, leadership, execution, and culture, this role leads a global function responsible not only for defining the employee communication strategy, but also for delivering high-quality, day-to-day communications that inform, engage, and align employees at scale.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Managing Director will ensure the organization is 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