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. You’ll serve as the first point of contact for media inquiries, assist firm leadership, service lines, industries, Americas Talent Team (ATT) and area teams by building media relationships, thought leadership and delivering strategic messaging to the marketplace.

Your key responsibilities

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

Skills and attributes for success

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

To qualify for the role, you must have

1. 10-plus years of public relations/communications-related experience.
2. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a MA preferred.
3. Demonstrated success in building internal and external relationships at a senior level.
4. Understanding of the complexities of dealing with the media.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Excellent project management skills and interpersonal communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

1. Ability to drive the content and initiatives behind strategic touch points and relationship-building efforts.
2. Deep knowledge in public relations and communications plans.
3. Ability to analyze appropriate communications channels to build awareness of the firm’s key messages.
4. 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 will thrive in this environment.

What we offer

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.

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.

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