Americas Tax Communications - Assistant Director

About the job

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Position Summary

The Communications and Engagement Tax Assistant Director develops comprehensive communication strategies that enhance engagement, reinforce brand identity and support service line and firm-wide initiatives. They are responsible for internal communications that simplify service line offerings, tax policy, transformation initiatives, and people and talent efforts, and help teams understand what’s changing, why it matters and how it impacts professionals and their clients. They partner across the firm, working closely with leadership to develop clear, timely materials and alignment needed to support the business.

Your key responsibilities

• Builds and executes integrated internal communications and change management strategies that support business priorities and leadership direction.

• Leads communications and change management activities to drive adoption and readiness for initiatives, using established methodologies

• Designs, builds and maintains SharePoint sites and pages to support business needs, usability and content organization.

• Works closely with design teams to manage video production from concept through final delivery.

• Serves as a connector across the firm, leading and collaborating on messaging, emails, webcasts, videos, talking points, enablement and amplification efforts.

• Translates complex topics into simple, actionable communications – leveraging AI tools to accelerate drafting and tailor messaging.

• Develops practical materials that guide teams through new tools, offerings, workflows and processes.

• Aligns materials with broader practice messaging and bold branding.

• Assesses stakeholder readiness to inform communication timing and reinforce adoption.

• Coordinates messaging around milestones, pilot insights and rollout timelines to support smooth transitions.

• Gathers feedback from teams to identify barriers and improve clarity, sequencing and adoption.

• Uses analytics and audience feedback to measure communication effectiveness and iterates approaches.

• Builds and cultivates strong trusted advisor relationships with key internal stakeholders to provide communications support to meet approved business goals and objectives.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrates understanding of advanced principles and concepts for communications and change management.

• Works independently on communications activities, including managing the work of others.

• Manages multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Assumes leadership role for large projects.

• Identifies and manages key resources needed to execute.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Mastery of written and oral communication skills (including presentations) as well as listening and interpretation skills.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills, including the development of junior staff.

• Must be able to articulate complex subject matter in a straightforward, concise and easily digestible manner for broad audiences.

• Works independently within area of internal communications activities. Manages the work of others, as needed. Receives limited, general direction rather than supervision.

What we look for

• Education: A bachelor’s degree required, ideally in marketing or communications

• Experience:  Typically no less than 5-7 years relevant experience

What we offer you At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job is:

• New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $120,000 to $204,000

• Bay Area California offices – $125,000 to $212,500

• All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $100,000 to $187,000

• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

• To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.

• EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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• At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.

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