Public Relations Communications- Assistant Director

EY•Atlanta, GA

2d•$96,300 - $204,600•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic Communications Manager at the Assistant Director level to join our EY Americas Go-To-Market Public Relations team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing public relations strategies for our Government & Infrastructure Industry Group. This role requires demonstrated experience and interest in external communications, including but not limited to media relations, executive visibility, social media, events, speaking engagements and more. You should be a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and a proven track record in managing complex B2B PR programs. You will be expected to collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing and other teams, manage an eternal PR agency, and translate business objectives into compelling earned media placements.

Requirements

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
Eight-plus years of experience in PR roles
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
Be able to articulate complex subject matter in a straightforward, concise and easily digestible manner for broad audiences
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
Strong project and time management skills

Nice To Haves

An interest in the government and public sector and/or experience working in government agencies
Experience providing crisis and issues PR counsel
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 be recognized for your communications knowledge, insight and experience within and outside of business unit
Ability to act as a strategic communications consultant with stakeholders when key business issues are discussed

Responsibilities

Create, develop and manage scope and schedule for moderate to complex communications projects.
Plan and assign resources to associated tasks and deliverables as appropriate and manage tasks based on project plans.
Collaborate with teams to communicate strategic initiatives, providing strategic counsel on channels and messages as appropriate.