External Communications Assistant Director - Executive Visibility at EY | Chicago, IL | $129K/yr – $248K/yr

External Communications Assistant Director - Executive Visibility

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$129K/yr – $248K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own executive storytelling and external visibility by shaping narratives, coordinating media relations, and coordinating high-impact speaking opportunities for senior leaders.

Executive storytelling & media relations: craft differentiating narratives and drive coverage across earned media and social channels.
Speaking & events: identify, secure, and prepare executives for industry engagements and conferences.
Measurement & governance: track performance, content, and approvals across cross-functional teams to deliver executive-ready materials.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and execute executive communications programs by shaping clear, differentiated narratives that strengthen senior leader’s visibility in the market.
Turn complex business priorities into compelling stories, and drive external engagement through earned media strategy, content development and amplification across social platforms.
Identify, secure and prepare executives for speaking opportunities and industry events.
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.
Activate the PR cycle: develop media relations strategies, track relevant news stories and outlets, identify mediagenic content and opportunities, research and vet reporters, write persuasive pitches, engage with media, and support spokespeople on interviews.
Manage external PR agencies and internal collaborators to advance executive positioning and key campaigns.
Contribute to broader storytelling opportunities tied to firm strategy, sectors and growth areas.
Maintain and analyze communications metrics reporting, documentation and tracking to ensure clear governance and results

Requirements

Eight-plus years of experience in PR roles
Experience working with PR agencies, either as an agency professional or as an in-house client
Excellent written and oral communication abilities: demonstrated by strong executive presence, attentive listening and critical thinking, and interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong project and time management 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
Be able to see projects through end to end, effectively managing and prioritizing deadlines

Preferred

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.

Benefits

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 $128,700 to $247,800.
The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $154,500 to $281,600.
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.
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.

EY

3.7 Glassdoor

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, the planet, while building trust in the 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 in more than 150 countries work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions, strengthened by sector experience and diverse ecosystem partners. Find out more about the EY global network: http://ey.com/en_gl/legal-statement

Founded in 1998

London, England, GBR

383K employees (6,865 in marketing)

www.ey.com

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