VP, Corporate Communications & Media Strategy

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 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,