Associate Vice President, Employee Communications, Corporate Communications

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
SUMMARY
Ares Management is seeking an innovative and strategic communications leader to join our Corporate Communications & Marketing team as Associate Vice President, Internal Communications. In this role, you will shape global employee engagement by designing data-driven strategies, leading change management initiatives, and creating compelling content that connects 4,000+ employees to our purpose and values. You’ll partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful campaigns, elevate our digital platforms, and foster our unique culture. This is an opportunity to influence the employee experience at a leading global alternative asset manager while mentoring talent and driving measurable results.
This role will report to the Principal, Employee Communications Lead and work closely with members of the Corporate Communications & Marketing team (Employee, External, Digital/Social, Branding and Content) to help expand the firm’s communications capabilities.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the Principal of Employee Communications
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of this role will be to collaborate with Employee Communications team members and colleagues from throughout Ares to deliver best-in-class strategic communications support to internal clients and stakeholders. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Employee Communications Strategy
Partner with the Principal of Employee Communications in planning and executing Ares’ global internal communications program.
Employee Engagement & Change Management
Develop and implement programs that guide employees through change with clear, effective messaging that fosters a strong, inclusive culture and supports strategic initiatives.
Strategic Communications Leadership
Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to design and deliver innovative internal communications strategies that drive employee engagement and support business objectives.
Creative Campaigns & Content Development
Lead the creation of compelling executive communications, multimedia content, and firmwide campaigns that connect employees to our strategic priorities.
Event Planning & Execution
Oversee the planning and execution of high-impact employee events, including CEO town halls and other global initiatives, ensuring seamless delivery and impactful experiences for all participants.
Project Management & Results Delivery
Lead multiple high-impact projects with autonomy and creativity, and a measurable impact on employee communications.
Digital Platforms & Intranet Strategy
Collaborate on the evolution of our global intranet, source and curate engaging content, and evaluate new tools and vendor relationships to enhance the employee experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Experience Required:
6-9+ years of internal communications / employee engagement experience, either in-house or at a strategic communications firm.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to edit/proof for content and context.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Experience working with teams globally across borders, time zones and cultures preferred.
Ability to solicit feedback and build consensus.
Strong organization skills, ability to multitask and prioritize.
Attention to detail.
Prior experience or knowledge of the financial services industry is a plus.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
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 advance our stakeholders' long-term goals by providing flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for our investors and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of September 30, 2026, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had over $595 billion of assets under management, with operations 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, ****** 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.
Reporting Relationships
Principal, Employee Communications Lead, Corporate Communications
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.
$145,000 - $175,000
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.