About General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $114 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of June 30, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com
Position Summary
General Atlantic is seeking an Associate, Corporate Communications to join the Marketing and Corporate Affairs team based in New York. The Associate plays a critical role in supporting and advancing the firm’s communications objectives and global brand. This individual contributes to the development and execution of high-impact communications strategies across earned, owned, and internal channels, helping shape the firm’s reputation, positioning, and thought leadership across its diversified investing platform. The role requires exceptional writing and strategic thinking skills, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders and functional partners across a dynamic global organization.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Partner across the Marketing and Corporate Affairs team to support design and implementation of proactive, strategic communications plans that align with firmwide priorities and business objectives
- Collaborate with sector, regional, and functional leaders to develop and execute communications programs that advance growth, business development, and reputation goals
- Serve as a communications partner to key functional groups across the firm – such as Senior Management, Capital Solutions, Human Capital, and Portfolio Management
- Support consistent messaging and narrative alignment across all communications materials globally
- Identify strategic visibility and positioning opportunities, spanning conferences, events, and media, as well as deployment of creative assets across owned/paid/earned channels
Media Relations & External Positioning
- Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries and manage proactive outreach on firm-related matters
- Support in development of compelling messaging and materials that articulate the firm’s values, strategy, and market insights in a competitive investment landscape
- Draft, edit, and review content for press releases, Q&As, talking points, op-eds, and event briefings, ensuring clarity, consistency, and precision
- Identify and pursue proactive strategic opportunities to tell the firm’s investment philosophy through high-impact storytelling
- Support issues management and reputation initiatives, including reactive and crisis communications planning, in partnership with leadership and external advisors
Thought Leadership & Content Development
- Collaborate with agency partners and internal stakeholders to design executive visibility programs highlighting the firm’s thematic insights and global expertise
- Contribute to the creation and editorial review of firm publications, website updates, and digital content that reinforce brand credibility and perspective with the client audience
- Ensure all communications adhere to firm standards for editorial quality, accuracy, and tone
Internal Communications & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Contribute meaningfully to internal communications programs that foster connectivity, culture, and transparency across global offices
- Collaborate with senior executives to craft leadership messages, internal announcements, and event communications
- Support executive communications for firmwide initiatives including town halls, offsites, and leadership summits
Other
- Ensure all communications projects are executed in conformance with legal, regulatory, risk, and compliance standards
- Build a strong working knowledge of the firm and industry drivers to gain foundational insight on needs, opportunities, and channels for communications initiatives
- Review and edit content to ensure language is grammatically correct and messaging is clear, concise and audience-appropriate
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience at a strategic communications agency or with a financial institution; prior agency experience and international exposure strongly preferred
- Exceptional writing, editing, and messaging skills
- Solid understanding of financial markets, corporate strategy, and the global media landscape
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
- Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling confidential information
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
GA Value
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for advancement
General Atlantic offers a robust reward program to all employees that will support you and your family, maintaining fulfilling, secure and healthy lives now and into the future, which includes but is not limited to medical insurance, retirement savings contributions, mental and physical health resources and an equal pay program that allows you to earn a base salary of $120,000 - $150,000 of which the exact amount offered will be driven by the degree to which you meet role requirements, additional special skills and experience. Additional reward programs, such as annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive programs, are available for eligible employees and are offered as recognition for performance and one’s contributions towards the organization’s success.
General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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