Blackstone
Public Affairs/Public Relations, VP - Corporate Affairs
New York · Vp
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About the role
- Their primary focus would be Blackstone's Private Equity platform (over $350 billion in AUM and more than 100 portfolio companies), as well as other duties as assigned (including a particular focus on transactions/M&A)
- The role will report to a Senior Managing Director (SMD) in the Public Affairs group who oversees communications/media relations for Blackstone's private equity platform.
- The person will join the firm's New York-based Public Affairs group.
Responsibilities
- Helping manage communications relationships with portfolio companies
- Blackstone is seeking an experienced corporate communications professional to help manage media relations/communications.
- This person will help manage communications around transactions/fundraising, proactive and reactive media relations, portfolio company issues, and related matters.
- Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests.
Requirements
- Highly organized self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently work within tight deadlines
- Experience managing reputational risk and advising on strategy
- The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.
- All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.
- Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:
- Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
- Fields marked with a red asterisk * must be completed to be considered for employment (although some can be answered "prefer not to say").
- 7+ years of relevant experience, some in the financial industry preferred; private equity and/or deal experience a plus
- A track record at developing and managing media relations either from PR agency, corporate or government roles
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Proactive and hands-on; thrives in a dynamic environment
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills and can interact effectively with other senior level employees and outside contacts
- Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
- Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
- Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
- Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
Nice to have
- 7+ years of relevant experience, some in the financial industry preferred
- private equity and/or deal experience a plus
Compensation
- $150,000 - $225,000
- Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location.
- For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
- Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses.
- Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone's sole discretion.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Benefits
- Blackstone's over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds.
Equal opportunity
- If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).
Visa & Work Authorization
- nd applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expre
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