Private Equity Public Relations Supervising Associate
Location: Boston, New York City, Iselin, Stamford, Hoboken, McLean, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic Communications Manager at the Supervising Associate level to join our EY Americas Go-To-Market Public Relations (PR) team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing communications for our Private Equity Industry Group. This role requires a candidate with demonstrated experience and interest in external communications, including media relations, executive visibility, social media, events, speaking engagements, and more. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Your expertise will drive internal collaboration, enhance our market presence, and support our business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to and support the execution and management of communications programs for the Private Equity Industry Group at EY
- Amplify our brand and elevate sector insights to reach internal and external target audiences
- Develop media relations strategies, track relevant news stories and outlets, identify mediagenic content and opportunities
- Research and vet reporters, write persuasive pitches, engage with media, support spokespeople on interviews (prepping, staffing)
- Serve as a point of contact with reporters and PR agencies
- Draft, obtain approval for, and execute messaging for briefing books
- Manage communications metrics reporting, documentation, and tracking
- See projects through end-to-end, effectively managing and prioritizing deadlines
- Navigate a matrixed global organization, teaming with marketing and other enablement teams
- Leverage tools and technology to measure the impact of communication initiatives
- Act as a strategic communications consultant with stakeholders during key business discussions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in PR, communication, or equivalent experience
- Five to six years of relevant PR experience
Skills
- Demonstrated success in activating the PR cycle
- Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
- Strong executive presence, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Ability to take initiative and work efficiently in a remote setting
- Detail-oriented management of communications metrics
- PR agency management experience, either as an agency professional or as an in-house client (preferred)
- Ability to be recognized for communications knowledge, insight, and experience within and outside the business unit
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- Medical and dental coverage
- Pension and 401(k) plans
- Flexible vacation policy
- Designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence
Pay
The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $72,100 to $134,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento) is $86,600 to $153,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.
Schedule
Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client-serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year.