• Job Description

  Req#: 29705

  Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com . Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Instagram .
  

  Business Overview

  Blackstone Technology & Innovations (BXTI) is the technology team at the core of each of Blackstone’s businesses and new growth initiatives. Serving both internal and external clients, we work to build the next generation of systems that manage risk, create efficiency and improve transparency within the firm and across our broad community of investors and portfolio companies.

  BXTI is nimble and entrepreneurial – our open, iterative design processes and rapid pace of development mean that everyone on the team has the opportunity to make an impact from day one. We are problem solvers who can take projects from idea to implementation. We believe in active mentoring and developing excellence. We collaborate to find the best answers for our customers and for Blackstone. We are critical to the firm maintaining its competitive edge.

  Role
  

  Blackstone is seeking a detail-oriented communications professional to join the Communications team that supports the firm’s Technology group. This individual will be based out of Blackstone’s New York office and will be focused on strengthening internal communications to and amongst our employees, overseeing time-sensitive communications across our global offices, organizing town hall events and coordinating external media opportunities, website edits and social media content in partnership with the firm’s Public Affairs & Marketing teams.

  This individual will work closely with stakeholders across the firm – senior leadership, Public Affairs & Marketing, business professionals and cross-business corporate functions, among other colleagues.

  Specific Responsibilities Include

  • Assemble newsletters, draft time-sensitive incident messages and assist with ad hoc communications to Blackstone’s businesses via email, the firm’s intranet website and other channels as needed

  • Work with the firm’s Corporate Affairs team to assemble content/talking points and obtain approvals for external engagements including press releases, articles, case studies, speaking engagements and podcasts

  • Provide PowerPoint presentation support and drive reporting for internal meetings, external engagements and technology-related training initiatives

  • Organize events, town halls and videos – overseeing logistics, talking points and run of show documents

  • Collaborate with our Marketing, Publishing and Website teams to keep internal and external website pages up to date and create new and compelling content for websites and social media platforms

  • Partner closely with our Training team to successfully deploy new products and train colleagues on existing tools by coordinating email launch communications, user guides, videos and training events

  • Manage email distribution tools and measure and analyze internal communication efforts effectiveness against stated goals

  Qualifications
  

  This individual should have strong storytelling, messaging and internal communications skills and be confident working autonomously and collaboratively. Additional qualifications include:

  • 5+ years of relevant communications experience, preferably in the financial services or technology industry

  • Experience with advising on communications strategy, working with communications tools and analyzing metrics

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with close attention to detail

  • Extensive experience with using PowerPoint for design work

  • Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects with competing deadlines

  • Outstanding written and verbal communications skills

  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to collaborate effectively with senior leadership 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:

  $90,000 - $150,000

  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 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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• About the company

  The Blackstone Group Inc. is an American private equity alternative investment management firm.

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