EY Senior Associate PR Media Relations - BMC 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

189225182

Senior Associate – PR and Media Relations

This role requires a dynamic, proactive communicator as well as a professional in media management adept at moving from strategy to ground execution, commands strong understanding of media and social media relations, has a good network of media contacts, and excels at building strong relationships with senior-level stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

• Liaison with our PR agency and be the point of contact between the organization and the vendor
• execute media operations, including day-to-day media queries and media monitoring, media briefings, media events, press material, briefing packs and powerful pitches
• Work with stakeholders to write, develop and activate thought leadership articles for various external communications platforms
• Work collaboratively with BMC colleagues to build compelling campaigns that reach a broad range of stakeholders, maximising the PR and external affairs opportunities by using a wide range of PR and external comms tactics.
• Build and maintain effective journalist relationships to support EY’s BMC strategy and manage risks.

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail Self-motivated, proactive and ambitious for the team and the brand.
• The ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks at one time.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Education: Graduation (ideally with degree in Mass Communications is preferred).
• Experience: 3 to 5 years (ideally in some media agency; relative / similar work in some other organization preferred).
• Experience of working with a broad range of stakeholders, contributing to integrated communications and marketing campaigns.
• The intellectual rigor and creativity to work with the complex and sometimes technical subject matter.
• A thorough understanding of PR and media relations strategies, including experience of using social media as part of integrated communications campaigns.
• Proven ability to form strong and effective working relationships with journalists and other external influencers.
• A strong team player and lateral thinker, comfortable working collaboratively, virtually and independently.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in media relations and corporate communications for large and complex organizations.
• Experience stakeholder management as part of wider communications campaigns.

What we look for

• A skilled and highly motivated external communications specialist with the ability to manage and execute PR and media relations.
• Experience in B2B communications preferred.
• Able to assert own ideas and persuade others to gain support and commitment from stakeholders

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.