Associate, APAC External Communications, Corporate Communications
At a glance
Entry-level Communications role at Aresmgmt. Hong Kong · full-time.
Pay not stated Communications salary
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What you'll do
- Handle incoming media requests and coordinate timely responses with internal teams
- Create story ideas, pitch APAC media and arrange interviews or background briefings
- Build journalist relationships, maintain contact records and pursue speaking opportunities
- Write press materials, talking points, Q&As and briefing documents through review and approval
- Track media results, assess competitors and support awards entries and press distribution
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree and at least three years in corporate communications, in-house or agency-side
- Experience in asset management or the wider financial services sector
- Strong English and Chinese writing and speaking skills, including editing and proofreading
- A record of measuring communications outcomes and working with multicultural teams and agency partners
- Self-direction, sound relationship skills and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines
Who this fits
You’ll suit a Hong Kong-based communications professional who can advise senior leaders, work across cultures and operate with limited oversight. The role focuses on external communications for Ares across APAC and reports to the Principal, APAC External Communications. It may also involve supporting portfolio companies when needed.
From the employer
Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
Job Description
Corporate Communications & Marketing aims to protect and build Ares’s brand and reputation. It is the core function that coordinates all internal and external communications including employee newsletters and townhalls, media relations, advertising, branding, content and social media strategy.
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 be responsible for supporting the external communications function, including the promotion and protection of the Ares brand across APAC. A strong track record of effective media relations and working with senior stakeholders are critical for success in this role.
Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities
Support media engagement, issues management, and drafting written communications:
Manage inbound media requests and coordinate with internal stakeholders to provide timely responses
Proactively develop storylines, pitch to relevant media in line with leadership team priorities, 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 (press releases, media talking points, Q&As, communications plans, briefing documents, etc.) and manage internal and external review processes
Manage, organize and prioritize 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, as needed
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 the ability to edit/proof content and context in both English and Chinese
Experience tracking and measuring results to ensure they are in line with intended outcomes
Good interpersonal and networking skills and 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
Reporting Relationships
Principal, APAC External Communications, Corporate CommunicationsThere is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
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