EY Public Relations Coordinator 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

168460483

Your key responsibilities:

• Support business objectives and firm values through thoughtful, timely and creative PR efforts that engage external audiences and our people.
• Draft and edit key PR materials, including press releases, key messages, briefing documents, talking points, statements, bylined articles, blogs and more.
• Follow news cycles and market trends to share competitive intel, industry best practices and identify proactive opportunities for the PR team.
• Translate complex, technical material into compelling, newsworthy content with unique points of view and line of sight into content whitespace areas in the market.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare monthly coverage updates, as well as regular reports.
• Measure and report on public relations results to the wider team and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage a database of media contacts and build targeted media lists for initiatives.
• Proactively contribute ideas and creativity to brainstorming and planning discussions, as well as team meetings, to support quarterly plans.
• Address ad hoc, quick turnaround public relations requests based on business, market or public events and initiatives that arise.
• Collaborate and actively share information with communications, social, digital and brand teams to ensure an integrated approach to maximize our impact in the market.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Stellar writing skills, with the ability to understand and communicate complex ideas persuasively and efficiently through digital, social, print and spoken channels.
• A strategic and growth mindset focused on initiating new ideas and stories to elevate the EY brand through external media channels.
• Ability to think outside the box and contribute innovative ideas with a strong understanding of how best to deliver tactics across different channels.
• Extreme attention to detail, editing and proofreading skills, and high-quality standards for timely product delivery.
• Understanding of public relations measurement tools, tactics and benchmarks (familiarity using a newswire platform and/or Meltwater an asset).
• Readiness and comfortability working in a very fast-paced, complex, yet dynamic work environment and ability to multitask on a variety of different projects, while operating with a sense of urgency.
• A team-player with a strong desire to learn and collaborate as part of an integrated team.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Post-secondary education in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing communications or a related field.
• Minimum one to three years’ professional experience in related field.
• Organized and articulate, with impeccable attention to detail.
• Outstanding written, oral and presentation skills.
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $52,400 to $78,600. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.