Events Content Strategy Lead - Corporate Affairs

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Corporate Affairs Department

Corporate Affairs department at Blackstone plays a critical role in shaping and guiding the firm's communication strategies, both within the organization and externally. Key areas that comprise the department: Public Affairs, Marketing, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Job Description:

Blackstone has considerable convening power and hosts sizable internal and external events each year. The role sits on the firm’s Marketing team and co-reports into the Content Strategy & Events teams.

The role will lead content design and implementation for the firm’s signature events, which engage key audiences, such as clients and portfolio company leadership. The individual hired will coordinate with internal stakeholders across our business units, investor relations and corporate groups to craft differentiated, thought-provoking agendas and content. They will help select and invite outside speakers and deliver best-in-class experiences for event attendees. They will develop strategies to ensure that content and insights engage audiences beyond those in attendance.

Blackstone places a premium on unique events that offer attendees actionable take-aways and usable insights. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Event Content Strategy: Develop comprehensive event strategies that that align with Blackstone's brand and event goals.

• Partner: Serve as an important bridge across the Content and Events teams. Additionally, coordinate closely with other internal partners across: Blackstone business units, Investor Relations, other corporate groups, Public Affairs and Marketing (including Design Studio, Video Production, and Digital teams).

• Content Development: Craft event themes, with compelling agendas and content across sessions. Research competitive landscape to ensure agenda is differentiated. Ensure content is geared toward providing actionable take-aways and insights.

• Agenda Management: Ensure agenda lends itself to smooth event flow. Oversee strategy around multimedia components.

• Speaker Selection & Recruitment: Leveraging personal network, in addition to Blackstone’s, to identify and recruit high-caliber speakers and moderators. Assist with speaker/moderator prep and engagement.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in event content planning, specifically high-end conferences 

• Understanding of financial services industry 

• Proven track record of managing complex projects with attention to detail

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

• Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree

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.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at [email protected].

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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