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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 $915 billion 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.
Firm overview
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 $915 billion 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.
Responsibilities
- Compiling media reports, draft briefing notes, communications plans, talking points, Q&A, media pitches and speaking notes for Blackstone’s MD for real estate comms and senior executives in real estate
- Working with Blackstone real estate teams on transaction communications
- Helping to implement strategic communications plans for real estate
- Developing knowledge of Blackstone’s real estate business, products, and competitors
- Identifying external event and award opportunities for Blackstone and its portfolio companies
- Support in identifying media opportunities and responding to media enquiries
- Building media relationships for yourself and senior Blackstone executives (particularly trade media).
- Researching, editing, and proofreading media materials
- Working with vendors on special projects such as content creation for marketing purposes.
Qualifications
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task in dynamic and challenging situations
- Ability to work with others as part of a team as well as taking individual responsibility
- Ability to understand and write clearly about a wide range of technical subjects
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (including PowerPoint, emphasis on Outlook and Excel)
Desirable
- Knowledge of/or experience in a financial service focused communications role
- Second European language a plus
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.
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.
