EY Audit Advisor - Assurance Services 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

778156387

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director to develop and execute public affairs and PR strategies that align with firm priorities and business objectives.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and quality standards are met across media relations, public affairs, and reputation management initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders — including Public Policy, Internal Communications, Marketing, and the General Counsel’s Office — to align messaging and approach.
• Support senior executives in preparing for media engagements, including drafting talking points, briefing documents, and press materials.
• Monitor media coverage, legislative developments, and industry trends to identify opportunities and potential risks.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, statements, and other external communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, editors, third parties, and external PR agency partners to help generate positive coverage.
• Assist with issues and crisis communications planning and response, ensuring rapid, coordinated execution when needed.
• Track, measure, and report on campaign results, media activity, and reputation impact.
• Uphold the highest standards of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential information.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines across multiple workstreams.
• Solid understanding of public affairs, regulatory and legislative communications, and reputation management best practices.
• Proven media relations skills, with experience pitching and securing positive coverage in top-tier outlets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a track record of producing clear, compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization, building trust and alignment across functions and geographies.
• Comfort working under pressure and adapting quickly to changing priorities.

To Qualify, You Must Have

• 8–10 years of experience in public relations, public affairs, corporate communications, or a related field — preferably in a professional services or large corporate environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or related field (Master’s degree a plus).
• Demonstrated success in managing projects end-to-end and delivering measurable results.
• Familiarity with the U.S. regulatory and legislative environment and its intersection with corporate communications.
• Experience working directly with senior leaders and providing strategic communications counsel.