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About the Role
Blackstone is seeking an experienced corporate communications professional to manage media relations and communications, with a primary focus on the Private Equity platform and transactions/M&A. The role reports to a Senior Managing Director in the Public Affairs group.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with the firm’s Private Equity business units on media strategy and specific transaction communications
- Multi-faceted project management with a lean team
- Acting as firm spokesperson with the press, including proactive media outreach and reactive story management
- Managing press events, including interviews
- Drafting and coordinating press releases, media campaigns, talking points, thought leadership initiatives, and internal communications
- Helping manage communications relationships with portfolio companies
Requirements
- Strong news judgment, storytelling and messaging skills
- Confident working independently and collaboratively
- 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
- 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
- Proactive and hands-on; thrives in a dynamic environment
- Experience managing reputational risk and advising on strategy
- Strong interpersonal skills and can interact effectively with other senior level employees and outside contacts
Skills
- Media relations
- Communications strategy
- Project management
- Media outreach
- Storytelling
- Messaging
- Press release drafting
- Reputational risk management
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $150,000 - $225,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Discretionary bonuses
- Potential eligibility for equity and other incentive compensation
About the Company
- Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
- Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests.
- 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.
- The Public Affairs group is responsible for the firm’s public relations, external messaging and reputation, social media presence, communications to and amongst our employees, and managing all aspects of the firm’s brand.
Equal Opportunity
- Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and 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 expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
- 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.
- All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.