💼 About This Role

You'll lead media relations for KKR's wealth business in the Americas as part of a global team. You will build relationships with reporters to drive awareness among financial advisors and individual investors. This role reports to the Global Head of Wealth Communications.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Build media relationships and pitch stories to relevant outlets.
• Prepare senior spokespeople for interviews and manage media engagements.
• Support major wealth announcements and define media positioning.
• Coordinate communications workflows with internal teams including legal and compliance.

📋 Requirements

• 10+ years of communications experience with media relations.
• Proven track record of proactive earned media at high volume.
• Strong familiarity with the investing ecosystem, especially private wealth.
• Exceptional judgment handling sensitive confidential information.

✨ Nice to Have

• In-house and top financial PR agency experience preferred.
• Experience with public company or registered fund communications (SEC knowledge).

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Generous PTO and flexible work arrangements.
• 💰 Competitive compensation with performance bonus.
• 🏥 Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision.
• 📈 401(k) match and retirement planning.
• 🎓 Professional development opportunities.

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 4-6 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Application Review· 1 week
2. 2Phone Screen with HR· 30 min
3. 3Interviews with Communications Team· 2 weeks
4. 4Final Round with Leadership· 1 week