Public Relations Communications- Assistant Director

Location: Atlanta, New York, Iselin, Stamford, Hoboken, McLean, Chicago, Dallas, Houston

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Communications Manager at the Assistant Director level to join our EY Americas Go-To-Market Public Relations team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing public relations strategies for our Government & Infrastructure Industry Group. This role requires demonstrated experience and interest in external communications, including media relations, executive visibility, social media, events, speaking engagements, and more. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing and other teams, manage an external PR agency, and translate business objectives into compelling earned media placements.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and manage scope and schedule for moderate to complex communications projects.
• Plan and assign resources to associated tasks and deliverables as appropriate and manage tasks based on project plans.
• Collaborate with teams to communicate strategic initiatives, providing strategic counsel on channels and messages.
• Activate the PR cycle: 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, and support spokespeople on interviews (prepping, staffing).
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Manage communications metrics reporting, documentation, and tracking.
• See projects through end-to-end, effectively managing and prioritizing deadlines.

Requirements

• Eight-plus years of experience in PR roles.
• Experience working with PR agencies, either as an agency professional or as an in-house client.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities, demonstrated by strong executive presence, attentive listening, critical thinking, and interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability 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 others.
• Ability to take initiative and work efficiently in a remote setting.
• Poise and confidence to professionally interact with senior leaders and reporters.
• Strong project and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Interest in the government and public sector and/or experience working in government agencies.
• Experience providing crisis and issues PR counsel.
• Experience navigating a matrixed global organization.
• Skills to leverage available tools and technology to measure the impact of communication initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze measurement data to effectively advise leadership and ensure communications strategy evolves as needed.
• Ability to be recognized for your communications knowledge, insight, and experience within and outside of the business unit.
• Ability to act as a strategic communications consultant with stakeholders when key business issues are discussed.

Benefits

At EY, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

• Flexible vacation policy where you decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances.
• Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Pay

The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $96,300 to $180,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento) is $115,600 to $204,600. 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.