Communications Manager

Cerberus Capital Management LP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Cerberus Capital Management LP is seeking a strategic communications professional to join its Communications team. The role covers corporate and transaction communications, media relations, content creation, and portfolio company support.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, investment teams, and portfolio managers, delivering timely, clear messaging across platforms. The ideal candidate writes exceptionally well, communicates complex financial topics clearly, and embraces AI tools to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of communications experience at an investment firm, financial institution, or communications agency.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex business and financial topics into clear, concise content
• Fluency in integrating and leveraging AI tools
• Highly organized and resourceful, with strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• B.A. or B.S. and U.S. work authorization required

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications plans for firm announcements, transactions, and milestones.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate responses with internal teams as well as support proactive engagement with message development and executive preparation.
• Draft leadership announcements, organizational updates, and firmwide communications.
• Support the development of investor letters, presentations, and other materials.
• Manage the firm’s websites and social media channels, maintaining a consistent flow of timely, relevant content.
• Develop articles, case studies, and thought-leadership pieces with investment teams and internal experts, translating perspectives into timely, relevant content.
• Identify content opportunities that highlight investment capabilities and portfolio company stories.
• Draft speeches, talking points, bylined content, and other materials for senior leaders.
• Work with the in-house senior video editor and creative director on multimedia concepts, video scripts, and visual storytelling.
• Support portfolio companies on communication strategies for transactions, media relations, and reputational matters.
• Serve as an advisor to portfolio companies on communication priorities and act as a key liaison between investment teams and management teams

Skills

Communications experience

Writing & editing

AI tools

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Video editing software

Job description

Founded in 1992, Cerberus is a global leader in alternative investing with approximately $70 billion in assets across complementary credit, private equity, and real estate strategies. We invest across the capital structure where our integrated investment platforms and proprietary operating capabilities create an edge to improve performance and drive long-term value. Our tenured teams have experience working collaboratively across asset classes, sectors, and geographies to seek strong risk-adjusted returns for our investors. For more information about our people and platforms, visit us at www.cerberus.com.

Role Overview

Cerberus is seeking a strategic communications professional to join its Communications team. The role spans corporate and transaction communications, media relations, content creation, and portfolio company support. Joining a nimble, high impact team, this person will work across Cerberus’ platform, alongside senior leaders, investment teams, and portfolio company management teams.

The right candidate will be an excellent writer and communicator with experience in financial services, asset management, or a similar industry, and a strong interest in markets and industry trends. This person will use AI tools in everyday work to support and enhance research, writing, and production across responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Communications

• Develop and execute communications plans for firm announcements, transactions, and major business milestones
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate responses with internal teams as well as support proactive engagement with message development and executive preparation
• Draft leadership announcements, organizational updates, and firmwide communications
• Support the development of investor letters, presentations, and other materials
• Manage the firm’s websites and social media channels, maintaining a consistent flow of timely, relevant content
• Develop articles, case studies, and thought-leadership pieces with investment teams and internal experts, translating perspectives into timely, relevant content
• Identify content opportunities that highlight investment capabilities and portfolio company stories
• Draft speeches, talking points, bylined content, and other materials for senior leaders
• Work with the in-house senior video editor and creative director on multimedia concepts, video scripts, and visual storytelling
• Support portfolio companies on communication strategies for transactions, media relations, and reputational matters
• Serve as an advisor to portfolio companies on communication priorities and act as a key liaison between investment teams and management teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of communications experience at an investment firm, financial institution, or communications agency
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex business and financial topics into clear, concise content
• Fluency in integrating and leveraging AI tools
• Highly organized and resourceful, with strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• B.A. or B.S. and U.S. work authorization required

The base salary for this position is expected to be between $120,000.00 and $150,000.00. The base salary offered to the chosen candidate will be commensurate with a candidate’s relevant experience and other qualifications for the position, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and a robust benefits package.