Responsibilities

• Media Relations
• - Identify and help secure media opportunities that support the Firm’s business and communications objectives
• - Respond to media inquiries concerning the Firm, investment positions and other business matters in a timely, thoughtful and coordinated manner
• - Develop briefing materials, talking points, Q&A and other preparation materials for Partners and business leaders ahead of media engagements
• - Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists across key business, financial and trade publications globally
• - Monitor for and disseminate media articles about DK
• Thought Leadership
• - Review, edit and help develop Davidson Kempner-branded white papers, podcasts and other thought leadership materials
• - Support the creative production of thought leadership materials using Canva, Figma and other design and content-development platforms
• - Collaborate with the Firm’s Head of Research and Research team to translate data, market perspectives and complex information into compelling thought leadership materials

Requirements

• Ideal Candidate Qualifications
• - Proven Experience: 5-8 years of relevant professional experience; experience at an asset management firm, particularly one with credit or alternative investment strategies, or at a PR / strategic communications firm serving financial-services clients is preferred
• - Strong Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate financial markets, investment viewpoints and complex business topics into clear, concise and audience-appropriate language
• - High Attention to Detail: Consistently high standards of accuracy, judgment and attention to detail
• - Multi-Stakeholder Content Creation: Experience developing content for different stakeholder groups, geographies, formats and communications channels
• - Collaborative Execution: A strong team player who can also operate independently, manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
• - Critical Thinking: Ability to assess information quickly, exercise sound judgment and approach problems thoughtfully and creatively
• - Growth Mindset: Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning with a willingness to contribute beyond the immediate scope of the role when needed
• - Technological Fluency: Comfort with communications, content-development and workflow platforms with the ability to learn new commercial and proprietary systems quickly
• - Working Hours Flexibility: Flexibility in working hours during the week and on the weekend given the global nature of the role and breadth of responsibilities