Description
Ares is seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial communications professional to join the Corporate Communications & Marketing team as an Associate in Hong Kong. This person will support the external communications function, promoting and protecting the Ares brand across APAC.
Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities
- Manage inbound media requests and coordinate with internal stakeholders to provide timely responses
- Proactively develop storylines, pitch to relevant media, and arrange media interviews and background meetings
- Identify and secure external speaking engagements and high-profile media opportunities
- Build and strengthen Ares' network of media relationships across key publications in APAC, and maintain a journalist contact database
- Draft communications, such as press releases, media talking points, Q&As, and manage internal and external review processes
- Manage multiple tasks to meet business-critical deadlines
- Support media engagement tracking and reporting, conduct competitor analyses, and assist with press release distribution and industry awards submissions
- Deliver fresh ideas, solicit feedback, build consensus, and drive results
- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic counselor to Ares' leadership teams
- Support portfolio companies on communications matters, as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 3 years of corporate communications experience, either in-house or at a strategic communications firm
- Understanding of and experience in the asset management and/or broader financial services industry
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including editing/proofing content in both English and Chinese
- Experience tracking and measuring results to ensure they align with intended outcomes
- Good interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional, multicultural teams and agency partners
- Self-motivated team player with the ability to execute under limited oversight and tight deadlines