Office of the US CEO | Firm Associate Director, Communications

Office of the US CEO

The US CEO communications team is seeking a Firm Associate Director, Communications to lead strategic communications for the US CEO, driving the executive's public presence, media relationships, and external narrative in alignment with Deloitte's most critical business priorities.

This role is ideal for a seasoned communications professional who excels at developing high-impact executive messaging, cultivating top-tier media relationships, and managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with precision in a fast-paced environment.

This person will also flex into internal communications support for the CEO as priorities dictate, including messaging for firmwide moments and leadership initiatives.

You will report to the leader of the US CEO communications team.

Estimated Date of Closure September 15, 2026

Work you'll do

You will play a critical role in developing and executing communications that shape the CEO's presence, engage key audiences and advance Deloitte's marketplace positioning.

Your work will specifically involve:

External Communications Strategy


* Leading the development and execution of the CEO's external communications strategy, spanning paid, earned, and owned media channels, to continuously evolve and elevate the CEO's presence and influence in the external market.


* Developing and managing the CEO's external messaging framework on priority topics-including AI, workforce, and business strategy-ensuring narrative consistency and alignment with broader firm positioning.


* Working across the businesses, industries, and firmwide initiatives to source and collaborate on thought leadership opportunities that advance the CEO's external platform.

Earned Media & Executive Eminence


* Driving earned media strategy through proactive pitching, top-tier media relationship management, and executive positioning across business press and broadcast outlets (e.g., WSJ, Fortune, CNBC, Bloomberg).


* Leading preparation and strategic support for media opportunities, including broadcast interviews, bylined and co-authored pieces, and podcast appearances, ensuring CEO is strategically positioned and well-prepared.


* Developing CEO executive briefing materials and preparation support for high-visibility external engagements and speaking opportunities/industry events including panels, keynotes, etc.


* Monitoring the evolving external communications landscape-including the emergence of LLMs and new platforms-and bringing new tools, approaches, and best practices to elevate team performance and engagement.

Owned & Paid Media


* Overseeing the CEO's owned media channels, including LinkedIn and other social platforms, managing editorial calendars, content development, performance analytics, and ongoing optimization to grow reach and engagement with key external audiences.


* Leading paid media activations in support of the CEO's external narrative, working with agency partners and int...