Public Relations Lead - Tax, Associate Director

AECOM; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Public Relations Lead Tax, Associate Director, to support and promote its brand through various communications channels. The role involves developing public relations initiatives, managing media relationships, and executing strategies that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate has significant experience in public relations, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior executives.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• 10-plus years of public relations/communications experience.
• Experience in tax-related issues.
• Proven success in building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations plans.
• Promote Americas Tax through media briefings, conferences, and articles.
• Collaborate with leadership on PR strategies.

Skills

Public Relations

Media Relations

Crisis Management

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

MA preferred

Job description

Location: New York, Stamford, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Hoboken, Baltimore, McLean, Iselin

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**Public Relations Lead Tax, Associate Director**

Join 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 BMC Director of Americas Tax 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 Tax leadership, the Tax practice and priority industries 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 Americas Tax senior leadership to understand business objectives and establish public relations programs that promote the brand and capabilities of the Americas Tax Practice. You’ll develop and execute public relations plans, including media relations initiatives for coverage of EY’s public sponsorships and events. You’ll promote Americas Tax 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

+ Experience in working with complex, matrixed organizations and across multiple stakeholders

**To qualify for the role, you must have**

+ 10-plus years of public relations/communications-related experience

+ Experience in tax and tax-related issues, such as government policy, trade and tariffs

+ 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 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 $130,500 to $251,200. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $156,600 to $285,400. 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? Apply today.**

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