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Ares Management Corporation

Vice President, Content Lead

Ares Management Corporation, New York, New York, us, 10261


Vice President, Content Lead

Locations: New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA - Century CityTime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted 2 Days AgoJob Requisition ID: R5466About AresOver 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 DescriptionThe Ares Corporate Communications team is seeking an experienced writer, editor, and content strategist with experience in journalism, content strategy, and video production. The Communications team is responsible for strategic planning and execution of external, internal, and digital communications efforts across Ares’ global platform. Within Ares, the team works closely with a range of internal partners, including senior leadership, investment professionals, legal, and compliance. This is a high-energy and committed team that values colleagues who are strategic and entrepreneurial thinkers, problem solvers, and intellectually curious, as well as have high professional standards.The Vice President of Content will be responsible for creating thought-provoking, timely, and digestible content (articles, newsletters, videos, and other media) to support Ares’ global thought leadership platform. This individual will partner with teams and leadership across the firm to identify timely and relevant research and insights that can be shared to—and translated for—a broad external audience. This team member will help drive editorial and creative strategy to bring these insights to life in a way that engages clients (across both institutional and wealth channels), shareholders, recruits, and the general public.Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities

Work alongside members of the Corporate Communications team to refine and guide Ares’ thought leadership content strategy.Define and oversee the production and execution of the firm’s global editorial calendar, identifying key trends across the asset classes in which Ares invests to produce compelling materials that showcase our expertise.Design and produce engaging, high-quality written, audio, and video content, working both independently and in partnership with teams across the Ares platform.Partner with Ares Digital/Social Media, Website, and Creative Solutions teams—and external resources where needed—to bring content to life through dynamic media that can be distributed across relevant Ares channels.Manage any external resources required to execute on content production.Manage content approvals (Legal, Compliance, leadership) and distribution processes.Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (a liberal arts major from a top university).Experience Required:

Applicants should have at least 7-10 years of relevant experience. Experience working at an alternatives investment manager or bank, newsroom, or production company is a plus.General Requirements:Strong creative abilities and/or media background.Proven ability to translate complex financial ideas into engaging, audience-appropriate communications assets.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner.A portfolio of editorial content exhibiting the candidate’s skills and creativity.Experience demonstrating ROI of content / communicating impact to leadership.Ability to source, organize, and lead research projects across investment and functional teams.Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an entrepreneurial environment.Highly motivated self-starter who works well independently.Ability to meet deadlines, project manage multiple workstreams, and work well under pressure.Ability to adopt a collaborative/collegial approach with investment and functional teams.Relationships with external freelancers and production teams is a plus.Reporting Relationships:

Managing Director, Co-Head, Corporate CommunicationsCompensation:The anticipated base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000. 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.The firm also offers robust benefits offerings, including 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.About Us

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.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.

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