External Communications Assistant Director - Executive Visibility

External Communications Assistant Director – Executive Visibility 

We are seeking a dynamic Public Relations Assistant Director to join our EY US External Communications team. This position will play a critical role in elevating the external presence of senior leaders through integrated communications efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong storytelling capabilities, media relationships and experience advising senior stakeholders. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and a proven track record in managing complex communications projects.

You will be responsible for development and execution of executive communications programs by shaping clear, differentiated narratives that strengthen senior leader’s visibility in the market. This includes turning complex business priorities into compelling stories, and driving external engagement through earned media strategy, content development and amplification across social platforms, and identifying, securing and preparing executives for speaking opportunities and industry events. You will work cross-functionally with executives, senior communications leaders, marketing and the social media team to drive results and maintain strong operational discipline by tracking performance, managing content and approvals, and delivering high-quality, executive-ready materials.

Skills and attributes for success:

• 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)
• 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
• Adept at translating complex business priorities, market trends and industry insights into clear, compelling narratives tailored to target audiences
• Ability to manage external PR agencies and internal collaborators to advance executive positioning and key campaigns
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling presentations, coupled with attentive listening and interpretation abilities
• Ability to contribute to broader storytelling opportunities tied to firm strategy, sectors and growth areas

To qualify for the role, you must:

• Have eight-plus years of experience in PR roles
• Have experience working with PR agencies, either as an agency professional or as an in-house client
• Possess excellent written and oral communication abilities: demonstrated by strong executive presence, attentive listening and critical thinking, and interpersonal and presentation skills
• Have strong project and time management skills
• Be able to articulate complex subject matter in a straightforward, concise and easily digestible manner for broad audiences
• Have demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills, including the development of others
• Be able to take initiative and work efficiently in a remote setting
• Possess the poise and confidence to professionally interact with senior leaders and reporters

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience navigating a matrixed global organization
• Skills to leverage available tools and technology to measure impact of communication initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to analyze measurement data to effectively advise leadership and ensure communications strategy evolves as needed
• Ability to act as a strategic communications consultant with stakeholders when key business issues are discussed