Communications Manager

Basic information

Job Name:

Communications Manager

Location:

New York/OVA

Line of Business:

Corporate Communications

Job Function:

Investor Services

Date:

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Position Summary

Work with the US Head and other team members to build and execute proactive communications plans around our businesses and leadership teams, as well as our portfolio companies, which support and enhance Carlyle's brand and reputation, including media relations, financial communications and executive communications. Manage and execute projects from start to finish that support these efforts and position Carlyle with all of our external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Media Relations / Content

• Build and maintain relationships with a broad set of media outlets
• Develop and manage integrated plans for announcements and other external activities. Write messaging and talking points; Draft press releases and other key content
• Support business communications and activities including collaborating with deal teams to highlight success stories, investment insights, and thought leadership through various media channels.
• Set up and staff interviews
• Field incoming media inquiries and determine best approach and response
• Perform daily media monitoring, sending relevant articles to appropriate investment teams/internal contacts to keep them informed of industry news
• Manage our key media lists including from portfolio company contacts
• Partner with the brand and social team to ensure that our strategies and efforts are holistic and coordinated across all external channels; Help write social and digital content

Executive Communications

• Help build out executive communications plans for the leadership teams, including ensuring we are maximizing communications opportunities during executive travel
• Drive day-to-day execution; Help research, write, edit and manage materials

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in agency, corporate communications and/or journalism; financial services experience is preferred
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
• Experience developing and implementing communications programs and proven ability to execute
• Self-starter, innovative and independent with strong follow-through skills
• High levels of discretion and sound judgment
• Ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team player and highly collaborative; willing to jump in and support when needed
• Executive presence and experience working with senior leadership

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree required

Position-specific Technical Requirements

• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Company Information

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $425 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 595 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2024. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,200 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.

At Carlyle, we know that diverse teams perform better, so we seek to create a community where we continually exchange insights, embrace different perspectives and leverage diversity as a competitive advantage. That is why we are committed to growing and cultivating teams that include people with a variety of perspectives, people who provide unique lenses through which to view potential deals, support and run our business.