Private Equity Public Relations Supervising Associate

EY; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 72,100 - 134,900; Full time

Job summary

EY seeks a dynamic Communications Manager (Supervising Associate level) to lead external communications for the Private Equity Industry Group within the Americas Go-To-Market PR team. The role emphasizes media relations, executive visibility, social media, events, and speaking engagements across a global, matrixed organization.

Candidate should bring 5–6 years in PR, a PR or communications degree, and strong writing, research and briefing-booking skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in PR or communication or equivalent experience.
• Five to six years of relevant PR experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications for EY's Private Equity Industry Group.
• Amplify EY's brand and elevate sector insights across internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate to manage media relations, executive visibility and events.
• Support spokespeople with interview prep and briefing materials.

Skills

Media relations

Executive visibility

Social media

Events

Speaking engagements

Pitching

Interviews preparation

Reporter liaison

Messaging for briefing books

Writing and editing

Executive presence

Remote work

Metrics reporting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in PR or communication

Job description

Location: Boston, New York City, Iselin, Stamford, Hoboken, McLean, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

We are seeking a dynamic Communications Manager at the Supervising Associate level to join our EY Americas Go-To-Market Public Relations (PR) team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing communications for our Private Equity Industry Group. This role requires a candidate with demonstrated experience and interest in external communications, including but not limited to media relations, executive visibility, social media, events, speaking engagements and more.

This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Your expertise will drive internal collaboration, enhance our market presence, and support our business objectives. Join us to lead our communications efforts and make a significant impact within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities

As part of a highly collaborative team, you’ll be contributing to and supporting the execution and management of communications programs for the Private Equity Industry Group at EY. You’ll help us amplify our brand, elevate our sector’s insights and reach internal and external target audiences.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• 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)
• Capacity to serve as a point of contact with reporters and PR agencies
• Ability to draft, obtain approval for and execute messaging for briefing books
• Excellent research, writing and editing skills
• Strong executive presence, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Be able to take initiative and work efficiently in a remote setting
• Detail-oriented management of communications metrics reporting, documentation and tracking
• Ability to see projects through end to end, effectively managing and prioritizing deadlines

Ideally, you’ll also have

• PR agency management experience, either as an agency professional or as an in-house client
• Experience navigating a matrixed global organization, including teaming with marketing and other enablement teams
• Skills to leverage available tools and technology to measure impact of communication initiatives
• 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

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in PR or communication or equivalent experience
• five to six years of relevant PR experience

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• 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 $72,100 to $134,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $86,600 to $153,300. 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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

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