Communications Assistant Director - Industrials and Energy

The Opportunity

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected organization of diverse teams and give you the support, culture and flexibility to take your career wherever you want it to go.

As a Communications Assistant Director aligned to EY’s Industrials & Energy (I&E) Industry Group, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering internal communications that support business priorities, strengthen alignment and enable growth.

 

You will act as a trusted communications partner to industry leadership, helping translate strategy into clear, relevant and actionable communications that connect across service lines and teams. Operating in a highly matrixed environment, you will collaborate across industries, Growth Markets and BMC to ensure consistent, coordinated messaging that drives understanding and impact.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to Industrials and Energy (I&E) leadership, providing counsel on messaging that supports growth, strengthens positioning and drives internal alignment
• Translate I&E priorities into clear, actionable communications that help teams understand delivery models, partnership value and what it means for how we go to market
• Develop leadership communications—including talking points, presentations and key messages—that enable leaders to communicate complex concepts (e.g., delivery models, partner ecosystems) with clarity and confidence
• Partner across service lines, industries, Growth Markets and alliance stakeholders to ensure aligned messaging, coordinated execution and a consistent voice across initiatives
• Use data and insights to measure communications effectiveness and continuously refine strategy

 

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong business acumen and ability to connect communications to industry priorities and firm strategy
• Experience supporting internal and executive communications in a complex, matrixed organization
• Ability to translate complex or technical topics into clear, concise and audience-focused messaging
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills, with high attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships and influence across teams
• Sound judgment and professionalism, particularly in high-visibility situations
• Comfort using data and insights to inform communications planning and execution

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• 7-10 years of experience in executive or internal communications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting senior leaders in complex organizations
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality executive materials under tight timelines