Associate, APAC External Communications

About the role

Ares' Corporate Communications and Marketing team protects and builds its brand and reputation, coordinating internal and external communications such as employee newsletters, town halls, media relations, advertising, branding, content and social media strategy. It is seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial communications professional to join the team as an Associate in Hong Kong, supporting the external communications function and promoting and protecting the Ares brand across APAC. A strong track record of effective media relations and working with senior stakeholders is critical.

Key responsibilities

• Manage inbound media requests and coordinate with internal stakeholders to provide timely responses
• Develop storylines, pitch to relevant media in line with leadership priorities, arrange media interviews and background meetings, and identify and secure speaking engagements and high-profile media opportunities
• Build and strengthen media relationships across key APAC publications and maintain a journalist contact database
• Draft communications (press releases, talking points, Q&As, plans, briefing documents) and manage internal and external review processes
• Prioritize multiple tasks to meet business-critical deadlines
• Support media engagement tracking and reporting, competitor analysis, press release distribution and industry awards submissions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership teams and support portfolio companies on communications matters

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 3 years of corporate communications experience, in-house or at a strategic communications firm
• Understanding of and experience in the asset management and/or financial services industry
• Good interpersonal and networking skills, able to work with cross-functional, multicultural teams and agency partners
• Self-motivated, able to work under limited oversight and tight deadlines

Required skills

• Strong verbal and written communication, including editing and proofreading in both English and Chinese
• Ability to track and measure results against intended outcomes

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the search closes; there is no set deadline.