Strategic Communications Associate — Hybrid NYC

Blue Owl Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Owl Capital seeks a Communications Associate in New York to join the Corporate Communications team, reporting to the Head of Communications. You will support a broad range of strategic, reputational, and operational communications across Real Assets, Digital Infrastructure, and GP Strategic Capital, collaborating with Investor Relations on public messaging.

You will draft materials, monitor sentiment, and help manage day-to-day communications, contributing to executive visibility and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications or related fields.
• Experience designing and implementing AI-enabled systems or workflows to enhance communications.
• Excellent writing and storytelling with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience creating materials for senior executives and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of proactive and reactive communications strategies that enhance and protect Blue Owl's corporate reputation.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations to support external messaging around company growth, business momentum, dividend performance, and key market narratives.
• Monitor market sentiment, media coverage, and industry developments, helping to identify opportunities and potential reputational risks.
• Draft and edit a wide range of communications materials, including press releases, talking points, Q&A documents, executive briefing materials, internal communications, and external statements.
• Help coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Communications function, ensuring seamless execution across projects, priorities, and stakeholder groups.
• Serve as a liaison with external communications partners and agencies, including oversight and coordination of deliverables and ongoing projects.
• Partner with colleagues across Investor Relations, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, and business leadership teams to ensure consistent and aligned messaging.
• Support crisis communications and reputational risk management efforts as needed.
• Assist in managing relationships with industry and trade association communications teams to maximize Blue Owl's visibility and thought leadership opportunities.
• Track and report on communications activities, media coverage, and key performance indicators to support strategic decision-making.
• Support executive visibility efforts, including speaking opportunities, media engagements, and industry conferences.

Skills

Strong writing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-enabled workflows

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue Owl Capital seeks a Communications Associate in New York to join the Corporate Communications team, reporting to the Head of Communications. You will support a broad range of strategic, reputational, and operational communications across Real Assets, Digital Infrastructure, and GP Strategic Capital, collaborating with Investor Relations on public messaging.

You will draft materials, monitor sentiment, and help manage day-to-day communications, contributing to executive visibility and