External Communications- Senior Associate

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Brand & Communications

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As an External Communications Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating the organization's internal and external communications, public relations, and corporate reputation. Within our Internal Firm Services practice, you will focus on developing and implementing strategies to effectively communicate the organization's mission, values, and initiatives to various stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, media, and the general public.

As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work while embracing increased ambiguity. This role offers the opportunity to use critical thinking to break down complex concepts and develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving.

In this role at PwC, you will focus on fostering clear and consistent communication channels to inform, engage, and align employees with the organization's goals, values, and initiatives. You will interpret data to inform insights and recommendations, upholding professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

- Developing and implementing communication strategies to effectively convey the organization's mission and values to diverse stakeholders
- Managing internal and external communications to support corporate reputation and public relations efforts
- Coordinating change management initiatives to align employees with organizational goals and values
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret data and inform insights and recommendations
- Crafting engaging content for various communication channels, including copywriting and speech writing
- Conducting change impact analysis to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies
- Building meaningful relationships with stakeholders to enhance engagement and collaboration
- Supporting project management efforts to validate timely delivery of communication initiatives
- Embracing change and fostering a culture of inclusion and well-being within the organization

What You Must Have

- At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree
- At least 2 years of experience in roles involving corporate communications or PwC experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: English Literature, Journalism, Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

- Prior Communications or Public Relations Agency experience
- Excelling in communication and stakeholder engagement strategies
- Demonstrating skills in external communications in a B2B environment 
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret data for insights
- Developing content creation and copywriting abilities
- Managing crisis communications and corporate communications
- Embracing change and intellectual curiosity for continuous growth

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $151,470. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $187,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.