Ares Foundation Communications Officer
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
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.
Reporting Relationships
Managing Director and President of the Ares Charitable Foundation
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
Ares Philanthropy 2024 Annual Report
The Ares Philanthropy 2024 Annual Report is available upon request.
Benefits
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.