Director, Office of the Chair Communications Leader

$185,700 - $417,900/Yr

Ernst & Young - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Senior

Des Moines, IA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Director, Office of the Chair Communications Leader at EY is a senior leadership role responsible for managing all internal and external communications from the Chair's office. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional writing skills and a deep understanding of corporate communications, aimed at upholding EY's brand and reputation. The role involves advising the US Chair and Americas Chief Communications Officer, developing comprehensive communication strategies, and leading a high-performing communications team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted, strategic advisor to the US Chair/Americas Managing Partner and Americas Chief Communications Officer.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that support the Chairman's objectives and the company's mission.
• Engage and inspire EY people across a large and diverse business through transformative change communications.
• Leverage innovation and analytics to ensure communications are audience-centric and impactful.
• Prepare the Chair for media interviews, public appearances, and speaking engagements.
• Lead the creation of core content and materials including speeches, statements, bylines, and briefing materials.
• Work directly with the social media team on the Chair's social media strategy and content.
• Lead the development of internal communications materials including talk tracks for internal events and videos, and internal emails and messages.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends to advise the Chair on communication opportunities and risks.
• Identify reputational risks and work closely with the Americas Chief Communications officer on crisis and issues management.
• Coordinate across Brand, Marketing and Communications teams to ensure alignment of messages across all platforms and leaders.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Manage the communications calendar for the Chair, ensuring timely and relevant content distribution and preparation for upcoming communications.
• Develop and coach high performing communications team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in managing strategic communications, preferably within a professional services firm or other large global companies.
• Bachelor's degree in communications or similar area or equivalent work experience.
• Crisis communications experience is required.
• Speech writing experience is required.
• Experience supporting C level executives is essential.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree highly desirable.
• Experience with regulator matters and public affairs communications is beneficial.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off