Internal Communications, VP - Corporate Affairs

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Blackstone is seeking an experienced corporate communications professional to lead internal communications for the firm. The person will join the New York-based Corporate Affairs team, which is focused on strengthening the Blackstone brand and supporting our business groups. The team is responsible for the firm’s external messaging and reputation, social media presence, communications to and amongst our employees, and managing all aspects of the firm’s brand. Our positive working environment is critical to Blackstone’s success. Given the rapid growth of the firm, we are looking to build out a robust internal communications function to support employee engagement and sustain our positive working environment.

This person will be responsible for developing and delivering a global employee communications plan. They will work closely with senior leadership, human resources, and the broader Corporate Affairs group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering closely with key stakeholders across the firm to build and execute on a global internal communications strategy, across multiple channels

• Guiding editorial strategy and content development for firmwide intranet, ensuring that articles and announcements recognize Blackstone employees and inform colleagues about business goals and progress

• Owning compilation of recurring firmwide newsletters (i.e., daily news clips and quarterly earnings)

• Amplifying and celebrating firm milestones

• Collaborating with the Blackstone Charitable Foundation to drive engagement in service and fundraising activities, core to the company culture of giving back

• Partnering with internal stakeholders including HR, Legal & Compliance, and BXTI to communicate important employee information and campaigns

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. 

The successful candidate must have:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in internal communications

• Very strong oral and written communications skills

• A keen attention to detail, especially in digital and printed materials (i.e., newsletter templates, event invitations, PowerPoint slides, etc.)

• Familiarity with best-in-class employee communications tools (i.e., StaffBase, Wordpress)

• Experience and knowledge of financial services is preferred

• An ability to operate as the ultimate champion for Blackstone’s brand standards and professional culture of excellence

• Exceptional judgement as it pertains to employee communications matters, especially in uncertain market / geopolitical conditions

• Able to juggle multiple projects at the same time

• Well organized, self-starter with the ability to work independently within the firm’s fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate 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:

$185,000 - $250,000

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.

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 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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