Public Relations Leader (Tax), Assistant Director

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

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Location: Hoboken, Charlotte, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Philadelphia

Join our Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) team and you’ll directly support and promote our brand and reputation. Through internal communications, public relations and corporate communications, you’ll provide a wide range of marketing and communications services to internal and external audiences.

The opportunity

You will be responsible for supporting the director in developing and executing public relations initiatives to support business strategies and promote EY’s image in the market with firm events, sponsorships and news through national publications and media relations.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with EY senior leadership to understand business objectives and establish public relations programs that promote the firm’s brand and capabilities.
• Develop and execute public relations plans, including media relations initiatives for coverage of EY’s public sponsorships and events.
• Promote EY through media briefings, news releases, conferences, roundtables and articles to gain positive exposure leading to business opportunities.
• Contribute to EY’s national thought leadership development and executive visibility.

Skills and attributes for success

• Adept at developing and fostering relationships with journalists (television, radio, magazine and newspaper).
• Ability to coordinate national public relations strategies with regional public relations efforts.
• Ability to assist leadership in providing crisis management support.
• Adept at overseeing press collateral development along with managing outside PR agency support.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 10-plus years of public relations/communications-related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a MA preferred.
• Demonstrated success in building internal and external relationships at a senior level.
• Understanding of the complexities of dealing with the media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills, team building and interpersonal communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to drive the content and initiatives behind strategic touch points.
• Possesses deep knowledge in public relations and communications plans.
• Ability to analyze appropriate communications channels.
• Adept at working on client-related projects.

What we look for

We’re looking for individuals who have strong business acumen and personal leadership. Innovative, creative thinkers who are strategic, collaborative and consultative.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society.

EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities.