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BlackRock Global Corporate Communications is looking for an Associate, based in New York, to support strategic communications for the firm’s technology and innovation platform. This includes working with Comms leadership to execute proactive, multi-channel campaigns that drive commercial outcomes for BlackRock’s technology and innovation agenda, inclusive of the Aladdin business, Gen AI, blockchain, and digital asset funds.
Job Responsibility:
Support the roll out of stakeholder-centric communications strategies to deliver BlackRock’s tech and innovation platform, through a multi-channel approach, including earned media, social media and owned digital properties
Coordinate media interviews and public speaking engagements with trained spokespeople across the firm, ensuring the topic is defined and the spokesperson is briefed in advance with the relevant key messages
Maintaining strong working relationships with business/financial and trade media across channels (print, online, broadcast and social)
Coordinate the planning and implementation of media events, roundtables, press conferences and educational seminars
Help manage the handling of media enquiries in a timely and efficient manner
Coordinate the distribution of a full range of written materials including press releases, by-lined articles and reports relating to the business
Support the global efforts of Corporate Communications by monitoring ongoing press coverage of important headlines
Work collaboratively with a global cohort of Analysts and Associates, who are the firm’s key function for monitoring media coverage as well as industry and geopolitical developments
Requirements:
~3-5+ years of experience in corporate communications (agency or in house), preferably across technology communications and/or asset management
Thorough understanding of the asset management industry, investment products and strategies, capital markets and issues facing institutional and individual investors
Strong preference for knowledge of the digital assets space and enterprise software
An energetic team player and driven self-starter, with a positive mindset and excellent work ethic
Ability to multitask and operate with flexibility in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines with resilience and intellectual flexibility
Strong project management skills and ability to pay close attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build relationships with our executives, journalists and colleagues around the world
Track record of working effectively with senior executives