Associate - Corporate Communications

Athene; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset manager in London is seeking an Associate for its Corporate Communications team. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in communication, strong writing and project management skills, and media relations expertise. This role involves developing strategic communications plans, drafting content, and supporting media engagement. Join a dynamic team to contribute to impactful corporate communications.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in corporate communications.
• Strong work ethic with flexible and adaptable work style.
• Proven ability to engage and build trust with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications plans.
• Draft press releases, briefing notes, and social media content.
• Support media engagement and pitch story ideas.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Project management

Media relations

Communication

Judgement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Associate - Corporate Communications

Apply locations London 1 Soho Place time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R252655

Position Overview

The Corporate Communications team at Apollo, which leads all communications, corporate brand and corporate marketing activities globally is seeking a high-achieving team-member who is a self-starter with strong writing and project management skills, media relations experience and exceptional judgement. Ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, adaptable and intellectually curious. This role will sit in the London office and help cover Apollo’s European Platform which encompasses approx. ¼ of the firm’s AUM.

Primary Responsibilities:

The corporate communications role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including:

• Working with other members of Apollo Corp. Comms team and leaders across the business to help develop and implement strategic communications plans to support corporate objectives

• Supporting drafting press releases, briefing notes, talking points, and internal and external content, including social media

• Performing a variety of research duties, including traditional and social media monitoring, reporter backgrounders, conference/events vetting

• Following, distributing and analyzing real-time media coverage around announcements and ongoing firm news

• Planning and helping to execute both internal and external speaking engagements on behalf of senior executives

• Supporting the team’s work on media engagement, developing story ideas, and issues monitoring

• Media relations support and engagement, including proactive pitching and transaction support

• Research, planning and execution associated with key external engagements including conferences and speaking; assistance on ad-hoc projects as needed

• Supporting amplification efforts for earned across owned and paid, including helping develop ideas for content such as case studies, etc.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in communications (corporate or agency) with expertise in financial, transactional and corporate communications and media relations

• Exceptional writer and communicator; excellent project management skills

• Strong work ethic with flexible and adaptable work style in order to operate efficiently under tight deadlines; self-motivated

• Proven ability to consistently make sound judgments, engage and build trust and effectively collaborate with others

• Strong project management skills

• Strong team/interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work independently

• Experience or deep understanding of communicating across varied platforms, content types and technologies

• Experience in developing metrics to quantify results to measure the team’s effectiveness

• Acute attention to detail, ability to multi-task, willingness and desire to learn

• Unquestionable professional and personal integrity

• A team-player and self-starter, with a positive attitude

• Experience in investment management industry and specifically private capital desired

• Bachelor’s degree

ABOUT APOLLO

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.

OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES

Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:

The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.

The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.

A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.

We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:

Outperform expectations

Challenge Convention

Champion Opportunity

Lead responsibly

Drive collaboration

As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.

OUR BENEFITS

Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits.

Grow your Career at Apollo

Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career. Join Apollo and learn from some of the smartest problem-solvers in the world to build your career and make your mark on the future of finance.