External Communications/PR Senior Specialist
Job Description
Deloitte seeks an External Communications/PR Senior Specialist in Stamford, CT (onsite) to plan and execute external communications programs that build Deloitte's brand in regional markets, position leadership as thought leaders, and manage media relationships.
Responsibilities
- Assist in shaping and delivering Deloitte's integrated PR and communications programs to position the firm in the marketplace.
- Proactively pitch stories that elevate Deloitte, its leadership, and other industry figures as thought leaders on targeted topics to raise external eminence.
- Cultivate and sustain relationships with key media contacts to promote Deloitte's activities, services, and achievements.
- Prepare senior leaders to represent the firm through external channels and media appearances.
- Coordinate external PR agency resources to support campaigns and initiatives.
- Collaborate on social media practices and best practices across platforms.
- Utilize strong project management skills to juggle multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant communications experience; PR agency background preferred.
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, English, Public Relations, Journalism, or Marketing Communications.
- Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders, from technical subject matter experts to business owners, and present complex information in audience-appropriate formats.
- Writing experience in external communications, public relations, or marketing contexts.
- Experience working on a virtual team within a highly matrixed organization, ideally for a global corporation or professional services firm.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfort with integrating technologies to support marketing efforts.
- Experience with social media strategy, content creation, and measurement.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
- Travel ability of 0-10 percent, depending on client engagements and assignments.
Technologies
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
Compensation
- Salary: USD 66,200 - 135,800 per year
Benefits
- Discretionary annual incentive program
The Team
Deloitte's Brand, Marketing & Communications team combines the power of Deloitte's brand with inspired marketing minds to produce envy-inducing business results. From events to social media to digital assets and execution, our blend of insights from our expert marketers and world-class creative talent produces attention-grabbing campaigns anchored in data-infused strategies. When stakeholders need next-level solutions that support their business priorities, Brand, Marketing & Communications is t