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Communications Assistant Director - US Offices

Location:  Houston
Other locations:  Anywhere in Country
Salary: Competitive
Date:  May 12, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID:  1709463

Location: Anywhere in Country

 

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.  Join EY and help to build a better working world.

 

Communications Assistant Director – US Offices

 

The Opportunity

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected organization of diverse teams and give you the support, culture and flexibility to take your career wherever you want it to go.

As a Communications Assistant Director aligned to select US Offices, you will provide leadership for the development and execution of integrated internal communications strategies that support EY’s growth, reputation and market presence in select US locations.

You will serve as a trusted communications advisor to Office leadership, helping translate business strategy, market dynamics and firm priorities into compelling, audience‑centric narratives. This role operates in a fast‑paced, highly matrixed environment and requires strong judgment, executive presence and the ability to lead strategy.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Lead communications strategies in support of US Office priorities, ensuring alignment with firm strategy and leadership objectives
  • Serve as a communications advisor to Office and Market leaders, providing counsel on positioning, messaging, reputation management and issues response
  • Shape and oversee narratives that highlight EY’s market leadership, client impact, economic perspective and strategic priorities
  • Lead integrated communications across channels, including leadership messaging, internal communications, social and digital platforms
  • Partner closely with Talent, Marketing and other functional leaders to ensure consistent, coordinated storytelling across the firm
  • Set frameworks, processes and governance to enable effective planning, prioritization and execution across communications teams
  • Use data and insights to measure communications effectiveness and continuously refine strategy
  • Foster a high‑performance, collaborative team culture

 

Skills and Attributes for Success

  • Experience leading corporate, market‑facing or leadership communications in a complex, matrixed organization
  • Strong understanding of market‑ and office‑based communications strategies
  • Proven ability to influence and advise leaders and partners with confidence and credibility
  • Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex or technical topics
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long‑term vision and near‑term execution
  • High level of judgment, attention to detail and comfort operating in high‑visibility environments
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Strong systems thinker with a process improvement mindset
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in deadline-driven environments
  • Analytical and data-driven
  • Ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
  • Collaborative and team-oriented

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

  • 7-8 years of experience in communications, business operations or a related field
  • Bachelor’s degree required; or equivalent experience
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives in complex organizations
  • Familiarity with engagement analytics and reporting tools
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple stakeholders

 

What we look for

This role is ideal for a highly organized, analytically minded communications professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings structure, clarity and insight into complex initiatives.

 

 

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

  • 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.  The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $99,300 to $185,600.  The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $119,100 to $210,900.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
  • 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.
  • Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted 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.

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.  

 

For those living in California, please click here for additional information.

 

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

 

EY  |  Building a better working world

 

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

 

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

 

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

 

EY provides 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. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process,  please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.


Nearest Major Market: Houston

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