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
Top Skills
What We Do
Access Holdings Management Company LLC is a Baltimore-based middle-market investment firm with over $2.1 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2013, Access provides high-quality, direct investments opportunities to create concentrated portfolios of essential service-based businesses in North America. We undertake active Buy and Build strategies, pursuing what we want to own, great markets and distinct business models. In doing so, Access partners with and supports exceptional, passionate, visionary leaders to grow and scale businesses.
