EY Communications Assistant Director 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

854192927

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Build relationships with key stakeholders to provide effective marketing support aligned with approved business goals and objectives.
• Coordinate and optimize the use of resources such as creative and deployment services to ensure impactful and timely results.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling presentations, coupled with attentive listening and interpretation abilities.
• Showcase proven teamwork and leadership capabilities, with a track record of inspiring and guiding teams.
• Articulate complex ideas clearly, anticipate potential objections, and influence others, while communicating the implications of decisions and presenting alternative solutions to project stakeholders.

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive communications strategy, including annual plans, calendars, timelines, and budgets to achieve strategic objectives.
• Guide and influence leadership on the selection of appropriate communication channels, using metrics and data for decision-making.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of communication plans regularly and make necessary adjustments.
• Leads as the project manager for significant initiatives, demonstrating strong leadership skills.
• Secures and manages essential resources required for successful execution of projects.
• Directs the day-to-day communications function for key Markets pillars under their purview.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Leverages deep expertise in business-to-business communications, typically achieving objectives by collaborating with other professionals with minimal guidance.
• Earns recognition for profound knowledge both within and outside their business unit, establishing themselves as a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrate outstanding project management skills, ensuring efficient and effective completion of tasks.
• Utilize proficiency in Microsoft 365, with knowledge of Creative Suite considered a bonus.
• Innovate by exploring and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance communication goals.

As the job involves preparing materials for various business groups, long hours may be required.
Job Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree with a marketing or communications major or equivalent experience.

Approximately 7+ years of communications, branding or marketing experience is required.

This job description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal functions of the job. However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job functions and functions may vary depending on the particular geographic location of the job and/or the manager. Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.

• 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.