Global Public Affairs & Marketing - Associate

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Global Public Affairs is seeking an Associate with exceptional interpersonal, digital media and writing skills to join their Asia-Pacific team. This role is based in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:

• Compile media reports; draft briefing notes, communications plans, talking points and speeches for Blackstone’s senior executives

• Work with Blackstone business teams on public roll outs around transactions

• Support senior Public Affairs team to identify and work with media

• Conduct in-depth research for projects across Blackstone business units

• Research, outline, edit and proofread materials

• Work with local APAC-based agencies to design and execute digital campaigns across key markets in the region, including but not limited to social media, paid search and display advertising

• Oversee and drive the LinkedIn program for key executives in the APAC region

• Liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders including investment teams, corporate functions and portfolio companies to generate content and campaign ideas from ideation to delivery

• Conduct daily media monitoring on firm and industry news

• Lead measurement and reporting of marketing and social media activities

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should possess:

• 5-7 years relevant work experience plus minimum of a bachelor’s degree

• Proficient in English, other Asian languages, particularly Mandarin Chinese, a plus

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task; thrives in a dynamic and creative environment

• Team player

• Ability to understand and write clearly about technical subjects

• Strong attention to detail

• Fluency in digital platforms, publishing and social media deployment, SEO and monitoring/measurement tools

• Experience in crafting digital content assets, including using Canva

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (including PowerPoint, emphasis on Outlook and Excel)

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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