Public Relations Associate Director at EY | Stamford, CT | $129K/yr – $282K/yr

Public Relations Associate Director

Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

$129K/yr – $282K/yrManager10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own PR strategy and execution for a major business unit, aligning media relations, executive visibility, and risk management with business goals; plus lead social strategy for leaders and programs.

Public Relations & Strategic Advisory: Own proactive media relations, thought-leader readiness, and program alignment with business priorities.
Risk & Executive Social: Lead crisis planning and executive social strategy within a governance framework.
Measurement & Agencies: Build PR impact metrics and manage agency relationships and budgets.

Job Description

Public Relations Execution: Create and manage the Public Relations plan for one of EY’s largest business units. Deploy media relations tactics to proactively influence brand perception of EY, including proactive campaigns, reactive media response and news intercepting.
Proactively engage and build relationships with media, journalists, and industry influencers to secure positive coverage.
Serving as a strategic advisor, support EY thought leaders by leading media training and press briefings.
Be strategic about interview prep meetings.
Strategically identify and/or vet media opportunities to ensure business alignment.
Strategic Business Partnering: Develop comprehensive proactive PR plans and align key business goals and priorities.
Build trusted relationships with leadership to execute PR elements of priority programs.
Crisis, Regulatory & Issues Management: Partner closely with business executives, Public Policy and Firm PR to manage sensitive, regulatory issues.
Lead scenario planning, message development, approvals and media engagement where appropriate.
Executive & Thought Leadership Social Strategy: Lead social media strategy for leaders and programs, including governance, risk management, content review, executive positioning and amplification through a Center of Excellence model.

Extensive experience (minimum 10+ years) leading public relations within a professional services environment
7-10+ years at a Big Four
experience in both internal and external messaging
ability to build relationships with media, journalists, and industry influencers
excellent written and verbal communication skills
ability to lead media training and press briefings
ability to manage interview prep meetings
strategic thinker with ability to identify and vet media opportunities
ability to develop proactive PR plans aligned with business goals
experience with crisis, regulatory & issues management

Experience in highly regulated industries and cross-functional collaboration with Public Policy and Legal teams.
Strong leadership skills in a matrixed global organization.
Project management experience handling complex global projects.

medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options
flexible vacation policy
time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support well-being
hybrid work model expectations (40-60% in person)

EY

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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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