Position Overview

Apollo is seeking a new team member to join its integrated Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand team. This role requires the ability to translate complex financial and policy narratives into compelling communications across all channels and audiences. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong writing and media relations skills and exceptional judgement. They will have a demonstrable track record in financial media, government or regulatory affairs, and high-stakes issues management, and will bring the strategic instincts and credibility to operate in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working with Apollo investment teams across business lines to develop and implement strategic, communications plans that support the broader franchise as well as specific investment strategies and business areas

• Proactive media engagement and content development, with a focus on credit markets and themes relevant to Apollo’s fast-paced, high-stakes and highly regulated business

• Messaging and material generation including issue briefings, press releases, talking points, internal and external content

Qualifications & Experience

• Around 8-10 years of relevant experience with hands-on media relations skills and expertise in financial, transactional and corporate communications

• Proven ability to consistently make sound judgments, engage and build trust with executives and effectively collaborate with others

• Deep experience in investment and private capital, with hands-on experience in financial communications across credit and equities, M&A communications, issues and crisis management, and a sophisticated understanding of the regulatory and public affairs landscape.

• Background in government or politics, including experience at the SEC, CFTC, Federal Reserve, Treasury, or Capitol Hill is valued. Understanding of retirement landscape is also valued

• Intellectual curiosity and deep comfort with complex financial topics; able to engage substantively with portfolio managers and communicate those topics credibly to financial media and other stakeholders.

• Unquestionable integrity and sound judgment, with a collaborative approach and proven track record of building trust with senior executives and cross-functional teams

• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills; and experience or deep understanding of communicating across varied platforms, content types and technologies

• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, with a tireless work ethic, acute attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

OUR BENEFITS

Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits.

Pay Range

The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only. If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered.

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.