Public Affairs/Public Relations, VP - Corporate Affairs

Blackstone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Blackstone seeks an experienced corporate communications professional in New York to manage media relations for its Private Equity platform and related duties. The role reports to a Senior Managing Director in Public Affairs and sits within the New York-based Public Affairs group responsible for external messaging, branding and internal communications.

The successful candidate will manage communications around transactions and fundraising, participate in proactive and reactive media relations,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience, some in the financial industry preferred; private equity and/or deal experience a plus.
• Track record of developing and managing media relations from PR agency, corporate or government roles.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Private Equity units on media strategy and 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

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Communication

Project management

Public relations

Job description

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. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

The Role:

Blackstone is seeking an experienced corporate communications professional to help manage media relations/communications. 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. 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 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 can 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 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.

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 contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), [phone] (EMEA) or [phone] (APAC).

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.