About 26North
26North is a next-generation, integrated, multi-asset class investment platform, founded by Josh Harris. 26North provides investment advice and opportunities to its clients related to a variety of investment strategies, including, but not limited to, Private Equity, Private Credit, and Insurance and Reinsurance solutions. Josh Harris and the 26North team bring decades of experience managing third party capital to help clients achieve their financial goals while leaving a lasting impact on the communities they serve. As of June 30, 2026, 26North has approximately $38 billion in assets under management. For more information, visit us at www.26n.com.
Job Description
26North is seeking an Associate, Communications, based in New York, NY. You will work with a principal and their team to shape external communications across business, media, and sports and entertainment platforms. This role is responsible for executing across three core areas: executive communications, communications support across Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), and ad hoc projects.
Responsibilities
Executive Communications
- Draft LinkedIn posts and other digital content that reflect key principals’ tone, perspective, and point of view
- Develop talking points, briefing documents, and prep materials for speaking engagements, panels, and media appearances
- Prepare for high-profile media moments, including message development and interview preparation
- Gather perspective and input from relevant stakeholders and outside partners to ensure materials are complete and accurate
- Maintain a forward tracker of upcoming engagements, deliverables, and deadlines
- Own supporting collateral, including bios, headshots, and related materials
Communications Support Across Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE)
- Extend communications support across the broader ecosystem, including the sports and entertainment portfolio, including the Washington Commanders (NFL), Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), New Jersey Devils (NHL), and Crystal Palace Football Club (Premier League)
- Prepare briefing and prep documents for speaking engagements and public appearances tied to these platforms
Ad Hoc Projects
- Support select client and business relationships on brand positioning and executive communications
Qualifications
Experience
- At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, rigorous finance or asset management environment, ideally in communications, marketing, or investor relations
- A background that pairs corporate polish with creative or communications instincts is a plus
- Direct experience supporting a senior executive’s external communications
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to quickly and accurately reflect a senior leader’s tone and perspective
- Strong verbal communication skills and the professional presence to liaise directly with a senior executive on sensitive materials
- Highly proactive, polished, and detail-oriented
- Strong project management instincts, able to track multiple workstreams without dropping details
- Able to flex fluidly across all communications contexts
- Sound judgment and discretion handling confidential or sensitive communications
- Design capabilities are a plus
- Collaborative approach, able to work closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and outside partners to bring materials together
- Comfortable with responsiveness outside standard business hours, given the pace and visibility of the role
- Willingness to travel domestically as needed
- Strong track record and demonstrated commitment to upholding our core values of stewardship, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and respect
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, finance, or related field
Benefits
26North offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus based on performance as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Passionate about the teams we support and the communities where our teams operate, we offer opportunities to enjoy the love of the game together, including complimentary and discounted tickets to games, concerts, and other events.
26North is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The base salary for this position is expected to be between $100,000.00 and $150,000.00. The base salary offered to the chosen candidate will be commensurate with a candidate’s relevant experience and other qualifications for the position, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion.
