Communications Executive

POSITION SUMMARY

KKR is looking for a well-rounded communications professional to join KKR’s Communications team and support external and internal communications globally. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent writing skills, financial communications and media relations experience, and acute attention to detail. The person who joins in this role will be part of a growing global communications team and serve as a key partner to all of KKR’s businesses and stakeholders, including investing and value creation teams, marketing, legal & compliance, client relations, human capital and other areas of the firm. They will be externally facing and work to bring the best of KKR to our companies, clients and the market.  The role is based in KKR’s New York office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work alongside KKR’s Global Communications team to protect and enhance the firm’s brand and reputation by supporting corporate communications strategy, including external and internal communications across asset classes and across the globe. Writing for all mediums, including internal and external announcements, executive remarks, web/social media copy, talking points, op-eds and other leave- behind collaterals.
• Work closely with colleagues worldwide to develop fully integrated communications programs that ensure consistency of messaging and align with global objectives.
• Support communications efforts around investment and M&A activity and other financial transactions, working closely with colleagues across the firm, portfolio companies and external consultants to assure effective communication with various stakeholders, including the media.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to key KKR executives and, on occasion, executives at portfolio companies.
• Support day-to-day media activities and assist in overseeing media monitoring and digital media efforts. Adhere to editorial style guides for communications content to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Ensure that all communications projects are executed in conformance with legal, regulatory, risk and other applicable standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-10+ years of experience in financial communications, preferably within an alternative asset management firm, an investment bank or public relations agency.
• Media relations experience and top-tier business and financial media relationships, including experience developing and executing on various media strategies.
• Hands on experience with M&A communications.
• Knowledge of the private wealth space is desirable.
• Well-developed strategic thinking, attention to detail and tactical execution skills.
• Proven ability to take initiative, handle multiple projects simultaneously, take a hands-on approach to work, have a critical eye to detail and ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential information with complete discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work across borders, cultures and time zones, and demonstrated flexibility of communication style in order to operate effectively. An interest in business travel is desirable.
• Experience managing sensitive corporate issues and/or crises.
• Ability to interact, influence and communicate effectively within all levels of the organization while serving multiple constituencies. Ability to quickly grasp and address issues facing the industry and the businesses in which the firm operates.
• Team player capable of working with internal and external stakeholders in a way that reflects the Firm’s core values and principles (high integrity, apolitical, grounded, commitment to excellence, respectful).

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