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Vice President, U.S. External Communications, Corporate Communications
Ares Management
New York City, NY (On-site)Full time$190K/yr – $240K/yr
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Vice President, U.S. External Communications, Corporate Communications
New York City, NY (On-site)
$190K/yr – $240K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time
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Job Summary
Own and drive U.S. external communications, media engagement, and reputation management, coordinating with global teams and senior leaders to advance strategic narratives and key announcements.
- Lead media relations and external thought leadership campaigns
- Align integrated communications with top-line messaging and investor relations
Job Description
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.
Ares Management
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Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, private equity, real estate and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of September 30, 2025, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had approximately $596 billion of assets under management with approximately 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention: https://www.aresmgmt.com/fraud-awareness
Founded in 1997
Los Angeles, California, USA
4.1K employees (83 in marketing)
70% recommend to a friend
93% CEO approval
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
124K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51.7%
Direct
39.5%
Referral
6.5%
Social
1.2%
Paid
0.9%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~4.1K
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
51 (1% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2
Funding
Total Funding
$5.4B
Last Raise
$1.5B
Post IPO Equity, 5 months ago
Funding History
- Oct 2025Post IPO Equity • $1.5B
- Jan 2025Post IPO Equity • $2.3B
- Oct 2024Post IPO Debt • $750M