Full-Time

Assistant Director

Internal Communications

DriveTime

DriveTime

1,001-5,000 employees

Pre-owned car retailer using proprietary tech

No salary listed

Tempe, AZ, USA

Hybrid

At least three days on-site per week required.

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Required Skills
Social Media
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of professional writing experience across digital, print, social, and video.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in small and large groups at all levels.
  • The capacity to lead others.
  • A proven track record of developing successful campaigns.
  • A strong creative mind paired with operational rigor and strong project management skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Comfort shaping internal communications practices in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the Internal Communications team effectively and empathetically to achieve consistent high performance and encourage growth aligned with business needs and individual team member goals.
  • Build relationships across the business, serve as a trusted advisor, speak with candor, and partner with the leadership team to ensure strategy buy-in and execution excellence.
  • Develop and execute a forward-thinking internal communications strategy supporting business objectives, team member engagement, and company culture.
  • Develop and drive campaigns around critical company priorities and collaborate with cross-functional teams on change management and communications.
  • Expand internal communications tools and systems for maximum impact and utility.
  • Collaborate with the Employee Experience team to design and execute programs that drive employee engagement, satisfaction, and belonging.
  • Develop metrics and feedback mechanisms to evaluate internal communications initiatives and use data-driven insights to refine strategies and tactics.
  • Stay current with internal communications best practices, emerging trends, and technologies to recommend and implement innovative tools and approaches.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with intranets and digital signage.
  • A background in Journalism, English, or Communications.

DriveTime is a national pre-owned car retailer that connects buyers with reliable used vehicles and a full suite of services. What it does: it helps customers purchase, finance, and protect pre-owned cars, using its nationwide network and proprietary technology to streamline the buying process. How its product works: customers browse and select from a catalog of certified pre-owned vehicles; DriveTime applies its proprietary tools to assess eligibility and approve financing, then offers financing options and protection plans as part of the sale. How it differs from competitors: it combines over twenty years of industry experience with exclusive software tools to speed up approvals, tailor vehicle matches to customers, and simplify the purchase, financing, and protection experience in one place. What the goal is: to improve the lives of customers and communities by expanding access to affordable, reliable vehicles and growing its footprint across new territories.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • KBRA upgraded 2026 notes after timely payments and stronger credit enhancement.
  • First-quarter 2026 revenue rose 19.37% to $1.16 billion, with $23.56 million profit.
  • June 2026 showed $4.71 billion outstanding securitizations, proving investor appetite remains open.

What critics are saying

  • CFPB’s DriveTime order still haunts collections, credit reporting, and compliance operations.
  • March 2026 TRA liability reached $2.2 billion, draining cash to related parties.
  • If securitization markets close, DriveTime’s $1.5 billion warehouse stack faces immediate pressure.

What makes DriveTime unique

  • DriveTime pairs used-car retail with Bridgecrest financing and loan servicing at scale.
  • GoFi’s 2026 hiring page says it is AI-centric and cloud-based.
  • KBRA said DriveTime has over 30 years of subprime servicing experience.

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Benefits

Company matched 401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Regular team building events

Onsite networking events with senior leadership

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

Generous paid time off package

Company-paid life insurance and optional disability plans

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

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