Public Affairs Analyst
Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone's over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds.
The Public Affairs Analyst will support public relations efforts for senior executives, drive internal communications initiatives, and contribute to key firmwide communications projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Communications Planning: Support planning efforts related to media interviews, conferences, priority travel, firm milestones, and other high-visibility engagements. Assist the broader Public Affairs team during critical communications moments, particularly those involving senior executives (e.g., quarterly earnings, major announcements, or firm milestones).
- Messaging Support: Draft press releases, ensuring consistency and clarity across all communications.
- Briefing and Preparation: Contribute to the executive briefing process, including ownership of briefing materials for media interviews and public-facing engagements, working closely with stakeholders across Public Affairs and Blackstone business units.
- Media Monitoring: Collaborate with the broader Public Affairs team to monitor media coverage and provide insights to executives.
- Internal Communications: Support the firm's internal communications approach and craft clear, engaging messaging for company-wide updates, announcements, and events.
- Event Coordination: Staff executives for select interviews and events, coordinating with internal Blackstone groups and external parties on preparation, follow-up, and review processes (e.g., legal and stakeholder approvals).
- Social Media Management: Lead content creation and review processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
- Well organized, self-starter with capability to work on multiple initiatives and prioritize
- Knowledge of digital communication strategies and social media platforms
- Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)
Expected annual base salary range: $85,000 - $115,000
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