Ares Foundation Communications Officer

Ares Management Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx benefits

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Mental health app and well-being tools

Financial wellness benefit

New parent leave

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation is seeking a Director, Foundation Communications and Storytelling to articulate the Ares Foundation’s impact through strategic storytelling across platforms and regions. Lead messaging, secure speaking opportunities and collaborate with Corporate Communications and external partners.

The role requires proven nonprofit/CSR communications experience, executive presence and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years designing and executing philanthropy/CSR comms.
• Clear, compelling messaging for global audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead content and product planning using data-driven insights.
• Develop messaging and collateral for the Ares Foundation.
• Secure high-profile speaking opportunities and media engagements.
• Mentor partners on communications for funded initiatives.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Compliance and external agencies.

Skills

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Strategic communications

Discretion & confidentiality

Emotional intelligence

Collaboration

Writing & editing

Media relations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office

Digital platforms

Job description

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

Ares Management Corporation (\"Ares\" or \"the firm\") is looking for a professional to join the Ares Charitable Foundation (the \"Ares Foundation). Established in 2021 as a 501(c)(3) qualifying organization sponsored by Ares, the Ares Foundation strives to advance economic mobility by helping people prepare and reskill for quality jobs, launch and scale businesses, and build personal finance knowledge. Moreover, the Ares Foundation executes philanthropy with the same rigor, discipline and entrepreneurial spirit that Ares brings to its investment activities to help strengthen the communities where the firm does business. Ares seeks a Director, Foundation Communications and Storytelling to help the Ares Foundation further demonstrate thought leadership and raise visibility for its unique value-add to the philanthropic / CSR and nonprofit sectors. With these goals in mind, the ideal candidate must be able to design, articulate and execute a thoughtful strategy to share the Ares Foundation's story with key audiences. This includes crafting key narratives, securing high-profile speaking opportunities, engaging with media on CSR and relevant topics, and leading high-impact storytelling across platforms, initiatives and regions. In addition, the Director, Foundation Communications and Storytelling will collaborate with Ares team members across the firm, including in Corporate Communications & Marketing, Compliance and Legal, as well as with external vendors and agencies as necessary to ensure focused, consistent and compelling messaging for key audiences. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in nonprofit / CSR communications. They will possess excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments as well as meet deadlines. They will be detail-oriented, accuracy-focused, flexible and collaborative, and possess a process-improvement mindset.

Primary functions and essential responsibilities

• Lead content and product planning, relying on data and insights to inform strategy and ongoing refinement.
• Develop communications content and products – including Ares Foundation-related messaging, social media and webpage copy, reports, press releases, case studies, presentations, opinion pieces and other collateral – to build awareness for the Ares Foundation’s innovation, thought leadership and impact among key audiences.
• Identify and research emerging issues relevant to the Ares Foundation’s mission and funding priorities to support content and product creation as well as to make the societal and business imperative for philanthropy / CSR clear.
• Help conceptualize, originate and produce storytelling content through videos and media-rich assets.
• Identify and forge relationships with top-tier media and experts to help elevate the Ares Foundation’s thought leadership, including collaboration with Ares Corporate Communications & Marketing as appropriate to pitch and place stories and editorial content as well as to secure speaking opportunities for Ares Foundation leadership.
• Help develop and / or edit speeches and talking points for Ares Foundation and other Ares spokespeople.
• Provide guidance and counsel to Ares Foundation grantees and nonprofit partners to support their communications around Ares Foundation-funded initiatives, including reviewing press releases and grant-funded knowledge products.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience required

• At least 10 years’ experience designing, developing and executing thoughtful communications strategies for philanthropy / CSR, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling and focused messaging for audiences globally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues at all levels as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to execute projects and produce deliverables in accord with the Ares Foundation’s proven commitment to – and reputation for – high-quality work.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple and competing priorities with high attention to details.
• High emotional intelligence and excellent judgement as well as the ability to adapt and be flexible as necessary.
• Proven ability to solve problems resourcefully and creatively, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving situations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products and various technology and digital platforms.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. $180,000 - $200,000

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.

There 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.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity 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 June 30, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $671 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com. Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, \"Ares Management\") is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of June 30, 2026. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.