Director, Corporate Communications
The global Corporate Communications team at BlackRock is responsible for internal and external communications efforts that advance BlackRock's purpose of helping more and more people experience financial well-being.
We work to develop compelling communications programs that enhance the firm’s culture, drive growth, strengthen our reputation and build our brand.
Based in New York, you will be a key, senior-level, member of the Americas Communications team that drives external programs aligned to the firm’s fastest-growing investment and technology businesses.
BlackRock seeks to be a leader in all that it does and the firm sets ambitious goals for growth. Key to those goals is a comprehensive communications and marketing agenda. You will join the Communications team that partners across the firm to develop and deliver creative, multi-channel programs across the full spectrum of investment products and strategies.
Your responsibilities
- Partner closely with senior executives, business leaders, marketing and members of the Corporate Communications team to develop comprehensive communications programs that drive growth into the fastest growing parts the firm.
- Provide counsel to business leaders and other internal partners related to strategic business positioning and issues management.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with industry stakeholders, with particular focus on business/financial and trade media across channels (print, broadcast and social).
- Manage a growing team of U.S. based communicators supporting our commercial growth areas that help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives.
You have …
- 15+ years’ experience in Corporate Communications, including media relations and issues management, in the financial services industry working either in-house or at an agency.
- Detailed understanding of capital markets and issues facing institutional and individual investors. A wealth of active and index product and investment knowledge.
- Exceptional writing and media relations capabilities.
- Track record of developing strategic, impactful communications plans aligned with business priorities.
- An upbeat teammate and driven self-starter with the ability to excel in a globally matrixed, fast-paced organization with tight deadlines.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.