Communications and Engagement Consulting-Assistant Director
EY · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
HybridMarketing$120k–$204k/yrFull-time
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Key parts:
Location: Anywhere in Country (maybe not needed as heading? It's metadata; we can fold into a short . Must not repeat duplicates.
Let's manually extract unique responsibilities from the text.
I'll copy the responsibilities block:
"Responsible for the effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions and/or projects, ensuring a focus on quality and effective risk management
Responsible for continuous process improvement, the identification of innovative solutions through research and analysis, insight and experience of best practices
May manage professional employees or supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives, with accountability for performance and results
Applies depth of expertise to guide others and interprets internal / external issues to recommend quality solutions
Meets performance objectives and metrics set locally (client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development and teaming etc.)
Partners with the business on a broad range of communications and engagement programs and initiatives.
Drives communications and engagement planning, content creation and deployment, creative ideation, innovation, brand awareness and internal events. The Communications Assistant Director executes strategic communications efforts used to inform and motivate various internal and/or external audiences on behalf of the respective service line, industry segment, functional practice, geographic area, public relations, or other focus area in the Americas.
Effectively and responsibly leverages firm-approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to create and implement a broad range of communication deliverables across multiple channels; allocates appropriate resources, manages deliverable timelines, measures effort success, while working in lockstep with the Communications Leader and senior leadership.
Responsible for the effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions and/or projects, ensuring a focus on quality and effective risk management
Responsible for continuous process improvement, the identification of innovative solutions through research and analysis, insight and experience of best practices
May manage professional employees or supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives, with accountability for performance and results
Applies depth of expertise to guide others and interprets internal / external issues to recommend quality solutions
Meets performance objectives and metrics set locally (client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development and teaming etc.)
Creates, develops and manages scope and schedule for moderate to complex communications projects for internal and/or external audiences. Plans and assigns resources to associated tasks and deliverables as appropriate. Manages resources and tasks based on project plan.
Collaborates with the Communications Leader to develop plans designed to effectively communicate strategic objectives and initiatives. Presents complex ideas and anticipates potential objections. Leverages experience, insight and creativity to influence others to consider innovative solutions. Anticipates and communicates ramifications of decisions and issues to project stakeholders. Presents alternatives when obstacles and objections arise.
Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with internal project stakeholders. Manages project stakeholders’ expectations. May be required to develop relationships with journalists and other media outlets.
Creates strategic, targeted and impactful communications for Leadership to inform, inspire and motivate various internal and external audiences. The subject matter of these communications will cover a broad spectrum, ranging from markets and industry insight directed toward clients, to Talent initiatives and people programs aimed at strengthening firm culture to public relations. This role will be able to draft, obtain approval, and execute messaging through a variety of channels, including webcasts, podcasts, videos, social media, newsletters, firm-wide meetings, presentations, e-mails, intranet, and thought leadership.
Possesses relevant market insight respective to their functional practice/internal clients. Also exudes strong comfort level working across service lines, industries and/or their respective functional practice/internal client groups.
Understands environmental factors affecting the firm, the practice, and our markets. Works with team to understand goals and objectives of Leadership as ascertained from discussions within markets or their respective functional practice / internal clients’ network and synthesizes messages (client service, operations, strategy, Talent, Area management).
Leverages AI tools to help develop and execute on deliverables, optimize workflow, and enhance quality. Leverages available technology - including AI - to measure impact of communications initiatives. Demonstrates ability to analyze measurement data to effectively advise leadership and ensure communications strategy evolves as needed.
Responds to inquiries about communication deliverables for which they or team members are responsible. Possesses poise and confidence to professionally interact with all levels of management within the firm.
Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Recognized for their communications knowledge, insight and experience within and outside their business unit. Acts as a strategic communications consultant with stakeholders when key business issues are discussed. Usually has responsibility for one or two subordinate staff members.
Leverages AI-driven insights to inform decisions, anticipate issues and evaluate communications impact.
Acts as project manager and directs activities functional business unit’s staff.
Work is reviewed only for results obtained. Technical knowledge/skill may substitute for managerial responsibility.
Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
Provides feedback to other staff on the job and through formal assessments
The Communications Assistant Director executes strategic communications efforts used to inform and motivate various internal and/or external audiences on behalf of the respective service line, industry segment, functional practice, geographic area, public relations, or other focus area in the Americas.
Effectively and responsibly leverages firm-approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to create and implement a broad range of communication deliverables across multiple channels; allocates appropriate resources, manages deliverable timelines, measures effort success, while working in lockstep with the Communications Leader and senior leadership."
We need to deduplicate.
Let's list unique items:
1. Responsible for the effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions and/or projects, ensuring a focus on quality and effective risk management
2. Responsible for continuous process improvement, the identification of innovative solutions through research and analysis, insight and experience of best practices
3. May manage professional employees or supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives, with accountability for performance and results
4. Applies depth of expertise to guide others and interprets internal / external issues to recommend quality solutions
5. Meets performance objectives and metrics set locally (client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development and teaming etc.)
6. Partners with the business on a broad range of communications and engagement programs and initiatives.
7. Drives communications and engagement planning, content creation and deployment, creative ideation, innovation, brand awareness and internal events. The Communications Assistant Director executes strategic communications efforts used to inform and motivate various internal and/or external audiences on behalf of the respective service line, industry segment, functional practice, geographic area, public relations, or other focus area in the Americas.
8. Effectively and responsibly leverages firm-approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to create and implement a broad range of communication deliverables across multiple channels; allocates appropriate resources, manages deliverable timelines, measures effort success, while working in lockstep with the Communications Leader and senior leadership.
9. Creates, develops and manages scope and schedule for moderate to complex communications projects for internal and/or external audiences. Plans and assigns resources to associated tasks and deliverables as appropriate. Manages resources and tasks based on project plan.
10. Collaborates with the Communications Leader to develop plans designed to effectively communicate strategic objectives and initiatives. Presents complex ideas and anticipates potential objections. Leverages experience, insight and creativity to influence others to consider innovative solutions. Anticipates and communicates ramifications of decisions and issues to project stakeholders. Presents alternatives when obstacles and objections arise.
11. Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with internal project stakeholders. Manages project stakeholders’ expectations. May be required to develop relationships with journalists and other media outlets.
12. Creates strategic, targeted and impactful communications for Leadership to inform, inspire and motivate various internal and external audiences. The subject matter of these communications will cover a broad spectrum, ranging from markets and industry insight directed toward clients, to Talent initiatives and people programs aimed at strengthening firm culture to public relations. This role will be able to draft, obtain approval, and execute messaging through a variety of channels, including webcasts, podcasts, videos, social media, newsletters, firm-wide meetings, presentations, e-mails, intranet, and thought leadership.
13. Possesses relevant market insight respective to their functional practice/internal clients. Also exudes strong comfort level working across service lines, industries and/or their respective functional practice/internal client groups.
14. Understands environmental factors affecting the firm, the practice, and our markets. Works with team to understand goals and objectives of Leadership as ascertained from discussions within markets or their respective functional practice / internal clients’ network and synthesizes messages (client service, operations, strategy, Talent, Area management).
15. Leverages AI tools to help develop and execute on deliverables, optimize workflow, and enhance quality. Leverages available technology - including AI - to measure impact of communications initiatives. Demonstrates ability to analyze measurement data to effectively advise leadership and ensure communications strategy evolves as needed.
16. Responds to inquiries about communication deliverables for which they or team members are responsible. Possesses poise and confidence to professionally interact with all levels of management within the firm.
17. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
18. Recognized for their communications knowledge, insight and experience within and outside their business unit. Acts as a strategic communications consultant with stakeholders when key business issues are discussed. Usually has responsibility for one or two subordinate staff members.
19. Leverages AI-driven insights to inform decisions, anticipate issues and evaluate communications impact.
20. Acts as project manager and directs activities functional business unit’s staff.
21. Work is reviewed only for results obtained. Technical knowledge/skill may substitute for managerial responsibility.
22. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
23. Provides feedback to other staff on the job and through formal assessments.
That seems comprehensive.
Now Skills And Attributes For Success:
"Excellent written and oral communication skills (including presentations) as well as listening and interpretation skills.
Must be able to articulate complex subject matter in a straightforward, concise and easily digestible manner for broad audiences.
Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills, including the development of junior staff.
Strong project management skills.
Proficient in using AI tools for content creation and refinement and workflow automation.
Receives limited supervision and is competent to work independently within area of communications activities. Review of work generally occurs
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