Communications Director Jobs in New York
Communications Director jobs in New York represent one of the most active and competitive markets in the country, with demand concentrated in media and publishing, finance, healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors and openings at every level from emerging communications manager through chief communications officer. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where institutions like Northwell Health, JPMorgan Chase, and the City of New York have long-standing communications teams. Corporate communications, crisis communications, and public affairs are among the most consistently sought specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Overview
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.
Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.
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 PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES
Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:
- The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.
- The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.
- A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.
We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:
- Outperform expectations
- Challenge Convention
- Champion Opportunity
- Lead responsibly
- Drive collaboration
As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.
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.
Apollo Global Management Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.
Pay Range
$170,000 - $250,000
Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity.
The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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.
Position Overview
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.
Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.
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 PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES
Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:
- The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.
- The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.
- A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.
We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:
- Outperform expectations
- Challenge Convention
- Champion Opportunity
- Lead responsibly
- Drive collaboration
As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.
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.
Apollo Global Management Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.
Pay Range
$170,000 - $250,000
Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity.
The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Communications Director Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Columbia University7
- New York University7
- Horizon Media4
- Amazon3
- Brunswick3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software35
- Marketing & Advertising19
- Education16
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Retail6
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in communications director jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field required
- Proven leadership experience managing communications teams and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong writing and editing skills across press releases, speeches, and executive messaging
- Experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies for complex organizations
- Proficiency with media relations, pitching journalists, and managing press office functions
- Familiarity with digital content channels including social media, email, and web communications
Communications Director Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a communications director in New York?
Communications director roles in New York do not require a state-issued license or certification, so the path runs through education and experience. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field, and many prefer a master's degree for senior positions. Candidates typically build experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications roles before advancing to director level. New York's dense concentration of large nonprofits, government agencies, and financial institutions means relevant sector experience carries significant weight.
Which companies hire communications directors in New York?
Employers hiring communications directors in New York right now include Columbia University, New York University, and Horizon Media, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, major hospital systems, state and city government agencies, and nationally recognized nonprofits means hiring activity is unusually broad and consistent.
Which New York cities have the most communications director jobs?
New York, Brooklyn, and Harrison have the most communications director openings in New York. New York City dominates by volume given its concentration of corporate headquarters, media companies, financial institutions, and large nonprofits, while Albany draws significant demand from state government agencies and advocacy organizations, and Buffalo's healthcare systems and regional employers anchor hiring in western New York.
Are there remote communications director jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many leadership roles. Communications director work is largely desk-based, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 26% of communications director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted flexible arrangements for this function. Strategic communications, media relations, and content development are the sub-areas most commonly offered with remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a communications director in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a communications coordinator or public relations specialist role, which large New York employers such as Northwell Health, the City of New York, and major universities hire for regularly. Building a portfolio of writing samples, press materials, and campaign work matters more than years of tenure at early career stages. Candidates who earn an accreditation such as the Accredited in Public Relations credential from the Public Relations Society of America gain a measurable edge with New York employers, particularly in the nonprofit and healthcare sectors.
Where can I find and apply to communications director jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to communications director jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly without creating a profile or going through an intermediary.
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