EY UKI CBS - Communications Associate External Dublin 

Ireland 

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The Role:

• EY Ireland seeking to recruit an exceptional candidate to join its Corporate Communications team, focused primarily on external communications
• The successful candidate will join a collaborative, high-impact and successful corporate communications team, supporting and delivering on external communications activities including the development of media releases, media engagement, communications messaging, stakeholder management and assisting on a diverse range of communication campaigns and projects
• The successful applicant will have excellent writing skills, a keen eye for detail, experience engaging with senior stakeholders, a creative flair and be extremely well organised. They will be capable of working on their own initiative, as well as part of a team and they will enjoy working in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• This role will be based at EY’s office in Dublin 2 and will be primarily in office, with some capacity for flexible working.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and execute external communication strategies to enhance the firm's reputation and visibility.

• Prepare strategic communications materials including press release, media comments, articles, emails, video and digital content
• Engage with media across regional, trade and national publications daily
• Lead on Regional Communications for EY on the island of Ireland
• Liaise with Markets team members, graphic designers, translators and other internal stakeholders to plan, develop, finalize and distribute communications
• Assist in the planning and execution of events, including photocalls and media briefings.
• Monitor media coverage and provide analysis and reports to senior management.
• Proactively and consistently contribute ideas and creativity to brainstorming and planning discussions, as well as team meetings
• Support the day-to-day activity of the Communications team

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• At least 2 years of experience in journalism, PR agency or in house communications
• A passion for media in all its forms – from national and international publications, through to regional and trade media – as well as good knowledge of the Irish media landscape
• Strong media relations skills and a network of media contacts.
• Proven ability to contribute creative ideas to the team in campaign planning and creation of content
• Compelling written and verbal communications skills, excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with people at all levels.
• Strong team player with the ability to work under pressure and to tight timeframes as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is essential; professional experience with Excel highly regarded.

Ideally, you will also have

• level qualification and/or relevant professional qualifications
• Previous experience in an organisation of significant scale
• Experience working with Generative AI chatbots (for example Microsoft Copilot) for communications and content creation

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• 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.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.