Responsibilities

• Help lead external communications efforts in the U.S.
• In partnership with the broader Corporate Communications & Marketing team, help develop and drive a cohesive, strategic approach to media engagement, corporate announcements, speaking opportunities, and content promotion.
• Work with the team to maintain and strengthen relationships with key media across broadcast, top-tier financial, and relevant trade outlets in the U.S.
• Manage potential reputational issues for Ares and/or its portfolio companies and assets.
• Liaise with global colleagues across the U.S., Europe, and APAC to drive key narratives to external and internal stakeholders.
• 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 support external thought‑leadership campaigns and materials.
• Attend and manage media engagements at key industry conferences for multiple senior business leaders and investment professionals.
• Support internal reporting and audit needs with a focus on data analysis.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for Ares’ reputation, clients, and assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7–10 years of work experience in fast‑paced, strategic communications roles.
• Significant in‑house and/or agency experience in media relations for asset management and/or private markets.
• A team player with a track record of operating with limited oversight to deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience collaborating with global teams and multiple stakeholders to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, responsive, and results‑driven.
• Deep understanding of and/or clear interest in alternative investing.
• Ability to mine for unique stories, craft compelling narratives, and place them in relevant and impactful earned, owned, and sponsored channels.
• Strong background in developing integrated communications plans that align with top‑line corporate messaging.

Benefits

• 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.