Communications Assistant Director - US Offices

EY•Hartford, DC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Associate 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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