Public Affairs/Public Relations, VP - Corporate Affairs - Private Equity

Blackstone • Full-time • New York, United States of America • 1w ago

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Role:

Blackstone is seeking an experienced corporate communications professional to help manage media relations/communications for Blackstone’s Private Equity platform (over $350 billion in AUM and more than 100 portfolio companies).

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 VP will work closely with the SMD to help manage a team of Public Affairs associates/analysts focused on Private Equity.

The person will join the firm’s New York-based Public Affairs group. The team 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.

This person will help manage communications around private equity transactions/fundraising, proactive and reactive media relations, portfolio company issues, and related matters. This person will work closely with stakeholders across the firm – senior leadership, business professionals, cross-business corporate functions, and marketing, among others.

Key responsibilities include:

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

Qualifications:

This person should have strong news judgement, storytelling and messaging skills and be 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
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to interact effectively with other senior level employees and outside contacts

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

$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: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

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;
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.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

To submit your application please complete the form below. Fields marked with a red asterisk * must be completed to be considered for employment (although some can be answered "prefer not to say"). Failure to provide this information may compromise the follow-up of your application. When you have finished click Submit at the bottom of this form.