Corporate Affairs - Communication & Media Relations, AVP

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Blackstone Corporate Affairs seeks a seasoned communications professional with a strong track record of successfully managing media relations and communications. As part of the London team, this person will work with senior stakeholders across all business units of the firm to support Blackstone’s communications strategy across EMEA.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Handling inbound media enquiries, coordinating timely and robust responses to all stories.
• Providing advice on media relations and journalist enquiries to the Corporate Affairs team and EMEA executives.
• Compiling media reports, drafting briefing notes, communications plans, press releases, thought leadership pieces, talking points, Q&As, media pitches and speaking notes for use by senior executives of the firm.
• Manage internal media training with senior executives.
• Support the development and implementation of PR strategies across the firm, and for the various EMEA portfolio companies.
• Supporting proactive and reactive communications efforts.
• Supporting transactional communications.
• Contributing to internal communications content.
• Identifying and supporting event and award opportunities for the firm and its portfolio companies.

Qualifications:    

This person should have strong news judgement, storytelling and messaging skills and be confident working autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic environment:

• A minimum of four years’ experience in business/financial communications or a related role.
• A strong existing network of business journalists with direct relevance to Blackstone.
• Ability to swiftly grasp technical detail and write about it clearly and concisely for the media.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task in dynamic and challenging situations.
• Ability to work with others as part of a team as well as taking individual responsibility.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and can interact effectively with other senior level employees and outside contacts.
• Experience managing reputational risk and advising on strategy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Relevant experience in investment management or financial services is an advantage, but judgement and understanding the nuances of media messaging and reputation management is more critical.
   

Desirable

• Foreign language skills relevant to EMEA markets.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.

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.

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), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (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.
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