The Corporate Communications Associate will be an integral part of the Corporate Engagement team, assisting with all aspects of internal and external communications. This position will report to the Head of Corporate Communications.
The successful candidate is expected to:
- Assist with the creation and distribution of internal and external messaging to key audiences.
- Draft core communications materials (press releases, internal emails, talking points, Q&As, interview briefing documents, etc.).
- Manage the drafting and distribution of communications to employees pertaining to firm initiatives, product launches, policy changes, internal programs, milestones and significant events.
- Build strong relationships and collaborate with other key stakeholders across the firm to ensure consistency in strategy and messaging.
- Manage company intranet site and digital signage platforms.
- Identify compelling award opportunities for the firm and complete applications and follow-up items.
- Work across the Corporate Engagement team on development of employee engagement, volunteerism and other culture-enhancing employee programs and create related communications materials.
- Assist with profile-raising initiatives for CEO and other senior executives.
- Actively monitor and synthesize media coverage for senior leadership.
- Manage Drexel University Co-op program for Corporate Communications team, including leading interview process and acting as day-to-day manager and mentor to Co-op.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3-5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field. Prior experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable
- Exceptional writing skills, with the proven ability to write, edit, and proofread content on a variety of complex topics
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, maturity and the ability to work and collaborate well with peers, managers and executives, while also working individually
- Ability to handle multiple, high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced organization
- Extremely high attention to detail
- Demonstrated flexibility and versatility to pivot with shifting priorities
- Experience with social media platforms (LinkedIn, X) and email marketing software (e.g., MailChimp) preferred
About FS Investments
FS Investments is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering superior performance and innovative investment and capital solutions. The firm manages over $75 billion in assets for a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, financial professionals and individual investors. FS Investments provides access to a broad suite of alternative asset classes and strategies through its best-in-class investment teams and partners. With its diversified platform and flexible capital solutions, the firm is a valued partner to general partners, asset owners and portfolio companies. FS Investments is grounded in its high-performance culture and guided by its commitment to building value for its clients, investing in its colleagues and giving back to its communities. The firm has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S, Europe and Asia and is headquartered in Philadelphia.
FS Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FS Investments: 30 years of leadership in private markets
FS Investments is an alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering attractive returns across private equity, private credit and real estate. Following its 2023 acquisition of Portfolio Advisors, FS Investments now manages over $85 billion for both institutional and wealth management clients around the world, drawing on 30 years of experience and more than 500 employees operating across nine global offices.
The firm’s investment professionals manage a wide range of differentiated strategies across private markets and collectively manage relationships with 300+ sponsors. FS Investments’ active partnership model creates a virtuous cycle of superior market insights and deal flow, which inform the underwriting process and help to generate strong returns.
FS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FS Investments does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of FS Investments and no fee will be paid.
