Public Relations Communications- Assistant Director
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.
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 as appropriate.
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.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in activating the PR cycle: developing media relations strategies, tracking relevant news stories and outlets, identifying mediagenic content and opportunities, researching and vetting reporters, writing persuasive pitches, engaging with media, supporting spokespeople on interviews (prepping, staffing).
- Strong understanding of environmental factors affecting the firm, the practice and our markets.
- Proven teamwork capabilities, with a track record of collaborating across high-performing teams and sharing and leveraging best practices.
- Excellent research, writing and editing skills.
- Detail-oriented management of communications metrics reporting, documentation and tracking.
- Ability to see projects through end to end, effectively managing and prioritizing deadlines.
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and manage expectations.
- Strong understanding of environmental factors affecting the firm, the practice and our markets.
- Proven teamwork capabilities, with a track record of collaborating across high-performing teams and sharing and leveraging best practices.
- Excellent research, writing and editing skills.
- Detail-oriented management of communications metrics reporting, documentation and tracking.
- Ability to see projects through end to end, effectively managing and prioritizing deadlines.
- Ability to articulate complex subject matter in a straightforward, concise and easily digestible manner for broad audiences.
- Excellent written and oral communication abilities: demonstrated by strong executive presence, attentive listening and critical thinking, and interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Able to take initiative and work efficiently in a remote setting.
- Able to professionally interact with senior leaders and reporters.
- Strong project and time management skills.
Benefits
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.
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
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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