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Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

SUMMARY

About the Team

The Ares Corporate Communications team covers a broad scope of responsibilities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The team is responsible for the execution of external, internal and digital communications efforts across Ares’ global platform. Within Ares, the team works closely with a range of internal partners, including senior leadership, investment professionals, legal and compliance. Members of the team also serve as company spokespeople to media and regularly engage with a variety of other external partners.

This is a high-energy and committed team that values colleagues who are problem solvers and intellectually curious, as well as have high professional standards. We operate with a client service mentality and always strive to continuously enhance our approach.

About The Role

The Senior Associate of External Communications is a key member of the Ares Corporate Communications team and reports to the Co-Heads of Corporate Communications. This role partners with internal and external partners to drive external communications efforts, proactively tell the Ares story and protect the Ares brand.

About The Firm

Over the last 25 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core value – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Managing Director, Co-Head, Corporate Communications

Supervises: n/a

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • In partnership with the broader Corporate Communications team, help develop and drive a cohesive, strategic approach to media engagement, corporate announcements and speaking opportunities.
  • Work with the team to maintain and strengthen relationships with key media across top-tier financial and relevant trade outlets and manage day-to-day media relations. 
  • Manage potential reputational issues for Ares and/or its portfolio companies.
  • Liaise with global colleagues, including Internal and Digital Communications team members, to ensure a consistent strategy is being implemented across markets.
  • Draft, edit and collaborate with senior leadership, investment teams, legal and compliance to prepare event-driven communications materials, including press releases, talking points, media statements and other briefing materials.
  • Collaborate with senior Ares investment professionals as well as fund and public investor relations colleagues to develop external thought leadership campaigns and materials. This may include white papers, short-form Q&As, recorded videos and/or live webinars.
  • Work as a collaborative partner within the firm – building relationships with key business leaders – as well as with external agencies and key external partners.
  • Support internal reporting and audit needs with a focus on data analysis.
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for Ares’ reputation, clients and assets.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience Required:

  • Minimum 5-7 years of work experience in fast-paced, critical communications role(s) with financial services industry experience preferred

General Requirements:

  • Experience collaborating with global teams and multiple partners to complete projects on time and in-budget.
  • Media relations experience.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Proactive, responsive and results driven.
  • Deep understanding and/or clear interest in alternative investing.
  • Ability to mine for unique stories, craft compelling narratives and place them in compelling earned, owned and sponsored channels.
  • A strong background in developing integrated communications plans that align with topline corporate messaging.
  • A great teammate with a track record of success delivering high-quality work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated project management and decision-making skills.
  • Prior experience and knowledge of real assets investing (i.e., commercial real estate and infrastructure) is preferred.

Reporting Relationships

Managing Director, Co-Head, Corporate Communications

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$135,000 - $165,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

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