Communications Associate Director - Consumer and Health

EY•Hartford, DC

3d•$130,500 - $285,400•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Communications Associate Director aligned to EY’s Consumer and Health Industry Group, you will play a critical role in shaping how we communicate our strategy and priorities across the organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to industry leadership, translating business priorities into clear, relevant and actionable internal communications that drive alignment, enable decision-making and support transformation. Operating in a highly matrixed environment, you will lead internal communications strategies that connect industry priorities with broader firm initiatives, ensuring consistency, clarity and impact across audiences.

Requirements

Extensive experience leading corporate, market‑facing or leadership communications in a complex, matrixed organization
Proven ability to influence and advise senior 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
Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and developing high‑performing teams
High level of judgment, attention to detail and comfort operating in high‑visibility environments
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
High discretion and professionalism

Nice To Haves

10–12 years of experience in executive or internal communications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience supporting senior leaders in complex organizations
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality executive materials under tight timelines

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic communications advisor to Consumer and Health Industry leadership, providing counsel on messaging, market activation of firm-wide and sector specific priorities, and internal positioning.
Develop and execute internal communications strategies that support industry campaigns and initiatives, drive alignment and enable behavior change across the organization.
Translate business strategy—including sector growth priorities, go-to-market focus and cross-service line collaboration—into clear, compelling and audience-centric communications.
Lead internal communications that help ensure the targeted audiences understand what matters, what’s changing and what it means for them—connecting day-to-day work to broader business priorities.
Develop leadership communications, including talking points, presentations and key messages that enable leaders to communicate with clarity and consistency.
Partner across service lines, Growth Markets, other industry teams and BMC functions to ensure aligned messaging and coordinated execution.
Use data and insights to measure communications effectiveness and continuously refine strategy.
Lead, coach and develop Assistant Directors and Supervising Associates, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative team culture.