Marketing & Communications Leader

Access Holdings is a next-generation alternative asset manager providing investors with access to the lower-middle market. Founded in 2013, Access Holdings has approximately $2.3 billion in assets under management. The firm implements its systematic research and data-driven operating model - The Access Edge - to partner with lower-middle market businesses in industries essential to economic growth and resilience. For more information, please visit www.accessholdings.com.

Location:  Baltimore, Maryland or New York, NY
Team: Investor Relations, Marketing & Communications
Type: Full-Time

About Us

Access Holdings is a Baltimore & New York based lower middle market investment firm focused on building enduring businesses in transformative sectors. Our communications team plays a critical role in amplifying our mission, articulating our portfolio value, and driving strategic stakeholder engagement.

We’re seeking a highly motivated, digital-first Marketing & Communications Lead with a proven background in hands-on marketing leadership. This role blends strategic thinking, creative execution, and digital acumen to elevate our firm’s voice across owned, earned, and digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand & Content Building
• Owner, champion and lead for the Access brand.
• Drive forward-thinking content initiatives across web, social, email, and digital platforms.
• Write and produce high-impact content assets (e.g., podcasts, press releases, digital campaigns etc).
• Support brand storytelling across key audiences: LPs, portfolio leadership, media, and partners.
• Digital Marketing Leadership
• Lead digital-first campaigns aligned with business goals and investor relations strategy.
• Oversee content calendars and manage firmwide digital assets including website, LinkedIn, and video content.
• Analyze campaign performance; optimize for engagement, reach, and reputation-building.
• Bring to the table new ideas, opportunities for growth and forward-thinking ways of increasing brand presence.
• Creative Project Management
• Manage and collaborate with external creatives (designers, agencies, freelancers) to deliver polished content on tight deadlines.
• Lead projects end-to-end – from ideation to execution – often with minimal structure or precedent.
• Media Relations & PR
• Build and maintain relationships with industry media and journalists.
• Identify and pitch stories that align with firm goals and market positioning.
• Monitor and report on media coverage and industry trends.
• Internal Collaboration
• Work closely with Investor Relations and senior leadership to support firm updates, investor-facing materials, and special initiatives.
• Proactively offer innovative communications solutions to support firm growth and reputation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a hands-on marketing role. Ideally with private equity, financial services, fintech or a similarly fast-paced industry.
• Expertise in digital marketing, PR, and content development.
• Proven track record managing creatives and executing fast-moving campaigns.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a sharp eye for brand tone and messaging.
• Experience with web CMS platforms, analytics tools, and social media publishing tools.
• Highly proactive, resourceful, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Collaborative spirit with the ability to thrive on a small, refined team.

What You Bring

• Leadership mindset, with a true self-starter attitude to build and execute a strategy.
• A creative thinker and brand builder – you can originate, pitch, and execute high-value ideas.
• A knack for turning complexity into clarity.
• Agility in high-pressure environments and a love for building things from scratch.
• A deep understanding of digital channels and the evolving media landscape.
• A growth mindset, high standards, and a sense of humor.

Compensation:

• The compensation for this role ranges $80,000 - $100,000 annually