Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Public Relations Associate Director - External Communications

Deloitte's Marketing, Brand & Communications team is seeking a strategic external communications and public relations professional to lead PR for our Technology, Media, & Telecommunications (TMT) industry. This role will drive marketplace growth through integrated brand PR, media relations, and paid media collaboration. This role will develop and execute external communications strategies and campaigns that amplify Deloitte's highest priority growth areas, in close collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across brand, communications, and media. The successful candidate will help strengthen the Deloitte brand, elevating priority offerings and narratives, from major industry moments like the Consumer Electronics Show and Mobile World Congress to positioning leaders as trusted voices through coordinated earned and paid amplification.

The ideal candidate brings strong media relations experience, executive presence, and sound judgment under pressure, along with the ability to collaborate effectively and drive a clear, consistent narrative brand across a matrixed organization. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, proactivity, teamwork, and the delivery of consistently high-quality results.

Recruiting for this role ends on October 15, 2026

Responsibilities

• Lead external communications and media relations for TMT and elevate Deloitte's brand storytelling via the media, working in collaboration with TMT leadership.
• Drive connectivity across Deloitte's highly matrixed environment to up-level storytelling opportunities.
• Develop stronger collaboration between paid and earned media teams, including strategy development and execution to maximize Deloitte's investments.
• Work collaboratively with Brand Research & Insights team to develop data-based messaging for media relations initiatives that drive the Deloitte brand forward.
• Advance measurement of the team's impact and value to the firm, leveraging AI tools to generate new insights into media coverage and recommending ways to evolve messaging, target key media outlets, and meet business goals.
• Manage external PR agency resources to extend capacity, ensure quality execution, and deliver against strategic objectives.
• Bring innovative ideas to advance the external communications team in terms of techniques and new tools.
• Operate with strong project management discipline, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders to deliver consistently high-quality results on tight timelines.
• Identify and implement innovation opportunities, including integrating AI into workflows where appropriate

Successful candidate will possess

• Exceptional communication skills and sound judgment, with the proven ability to advise senior leaders and make strategic decisions under pressure.
• Strong media relations expertise and the ability to build trusted relationships and align diverse stakeholders across a matrixed environment.
• Sharp project management skills with a track record of delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• A commitment to coaching and mentoring junior team members, paired with a growth mindset toward adopting new technologies and AI platforms.

The Team
Deloitte's Marketing, Brand & 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, Marketing, Brand & Communications is the partner that can transform big ideas into big impact.

Qualifications

• Communications professional with a minimum of 12+ years relevant experience
• A bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, English, Public Relations, or Journalism
• Deep understanding of the TMT landscape, with a strong background in media relations best practices, reporter engagement, connection and use of social media to amplify media coverage.
• Proven success in developing and executing external communications strategy and communications plans for a large business, preferably in professional services
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to interact with and coach senior leaders and highly intellectual thinkers
• Strong listening and persuasive communication skills; able to gain consensus through influence and ability to pivot when warranted
• Experience in measuring the effectiveness of communication strategies
• Negotiation and critical thinking skills; flexibility and adaptability
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook and Word. Knowledgeable in all aspects of Microsoft Office and ancillary programsas well as with media relations platforms such as Muck Rack and Meltwater.
• Understanding of GEO and interconnectivity between media relations and LLMs
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
• Ability to travel 0-20%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $243,700 to $118,700.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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