EY Global Media Relations & Social PR 

United Kingdom, England, Birmingham 

733497977

BMC is led globally by Amy Call Well. The function is made up of around 2,000 professionals, working across the Executive and Regions in the following areas of specialism: Brand; Marketing; PR/Media Relations & External Communications; Internal Communications & Employee Engagement; Corporate communications.

While this role is focused on Sustainability CR initiatives, we work as a team during peak times to support high-profile campaigns and you will also be able to support other areas as needed including COP, NY Climate Week and other flagship events.

Your key responsibilities

You will have solid experience and skills across all of the elements of the PR and social media mix: be a strong writer across a mix of materials (including press releases, press briefings, messaging, op-eds, blogs, social media copy and more); have the ability to secure frequent media placements, oversee event planning and execution and have experience managing social media channels (including advising and supporting stakeholders with social media, capturing and creating social media content, commissioning social graphics and assets).

You will have at least eight years’ PR experience ideally in a corporate and or professional services public relations environment and an understanding of the key themes driving the sustainability agenda is preferred.

Skills and attributes for success:

• A strong team player and lateral thinker, comfortable working collaboratively, virtually and independently
• Ability to track and use the global news agenda to proactively develop opportunities for comment or for pitching reports
• Benchmark position to understand results and deliver improved media and social media results
• Prepare press releases and other media briefing materials for launches of global surveys, studies, annual announcements and campaigns; create content that builds engagement with the global media relations network
• Support the social media profile for global stakeholders and work closely with the social media to collaborate on campaign and projects, being willing to try and test new features.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Minimum eight years PR experience working in-house or PR agency
• Extensive experience in managing and advising senior leadership on a day-to-day basis
• A strong writer with accuracy and attention to detail; reliability
• An ability to work with complex, sometimes technical or specialist content
• Good existing relationships and the ability to cultivate new relationships with international business media e.g. Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Fortune
• Proven experience managing social media campaign activations

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A passion for social media, current affairs and business news
• Understanding of the sustainability landscape with the ability to develop content related to evolving ESG landscape
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity, as this role will involve daily interaction with people in countries around the globe. Ideally strong experience in handling international project launches
• A self-starter with a “can do” attitude and the drive to get the job done; the potential to develop within the organization

What we offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• 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.