Public Relations Leader (Tax), Assistant Director
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At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experiencefor yourself, and a better working world for all.The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.**Location:** Hoboken, Charlotte, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, PhiladelphiaJoin our Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) team and you'll directly support and promote our brand and reputation. Through internal communications, public relations and corporate communications, you'll provide a wide range of marketing and communications services to internal and external audiences. These include current and future clients, our current and future employees, alumni, regulators, the media and the communities within which we operate.**The opportunity**You will be responsible for supporting the director in developing and executing public relations initiatives to support business strategies and promote EY's image in the market with firm events, sponsorships and news through national publications and media relations. You'll serve as the first point of contact for media inquiries, assist firm leadership, service lines, industries, Americas Talent Team (ATT) and area teams by building media relationships, thought leadership and delivering strategic messaging to the marketplace. This will involve a combination of proactive media outreach and deadline-driven, reactive media relations that requires constant collaboration with firm leadership and region and global communication teams.**Your key responsibilities**You'll be responsible for collaborating with EY senior leadership to understand business objectives and establish public relations programs that promote the firm's brand and capabilities. You'll develop and execute public relations plans, including media relations initiatives for coverage of EY's public sponsorships and events. You'll promote EY through media briefings, news releases, conferences, roundtables and articles to gain positive exposure leading to business opportunities. You'll also be responsible for contributing to EY's national thought leadership development and executive visibility.**Skills and attributes for success**+ Adept at developing and fostering relationships with journalists (television, radio, magazine and newspaper) to facilitate the promotion of the firm through these venues to gain positive exposure leading to business+ Ability to coordinate national public relations strategies with regional public relations efforts to leverage the promotion of the firm across multiple venues+ Ability to assist leadership in providing crisis management support, conduct media outreach and manage relationships with US, trade and regional media+ Adept at overseeing press collateral development along with retaining and managing outside PR agency support**To qualify for the role, you must have**+ 10-plus years of public relations/communications-related experience+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a MA preferred+ Demonstrated success in building internal and external relationships at a senior level with a proven track record of success in public relations+ Understanding of the complexities of dealing with the media - identifying opportunities without creating risks+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentations) as well as listening, interpretation and influencing skills+ Excellent project management skills, team building and interpersonal communication skills**Ideally, you'll also have**+ Ability to drive the content and initiatives behind strategic touch points and relationship-building efforts+ Possesses deep knowledge in public relations and communications plans+ Ability to analyze appropriate communications channels to build awareness of the firm's key messages+ Adept at working on client-related projects**What we look for**We're looking for individuals who have strong business acumen and personal leadership. Innovative, creative thinkers who are strategic, collaborative and consultative and who can bring a fresh perspective will thrive in this environment.**What we offer**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 $96,300 to $180,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $115,600 to $204,600. 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. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. 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.+ **Continuous learning:** You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.+ **Success as defined by you:** We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.+ **Transformative leadership:** We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.+ **Diverse and inclusive culture:** You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. **If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.**EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.For those living in California, please click here for additional information.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. 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