Director, Global Head of Multimedia Solutions

About this role

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated standout colleague to join our team as the Global Head of Multimedia Solutions, based at our 50 Hudson Yards headquarters. Multimedia Solutions is BlackRock’s strategic audio-visual, video, digital media, and event production partner. Our distributed team, together with our staffing providers and crewing network, produce and lead events, videos, animations, and webcasts for employees and clients.

The successful candidate will lead all aspects of Multimedia Solutions regional teams across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Must bring a background in global leadership and leading corporate multimedia teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the global Multimedia Solutions team

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of Multimedia Solutions across regions, ensuring that all events, meetings, and projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

• Build and ensure delivery of global standard operating procedures across AV Support, Event Production, Digital Signage, Webcasting, and Broadcast Media

• Lead all aspects of global resource allocation and support plans

• Serve as people manager to regional leads

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including senior executive offices, Corporate Communications, Premier Support, Marketing, and technology teams, to ensure the successful delivery of multimedia services

• Must be well informed with the latest trends and technologies in the multimedia industry, including AI and automation

• Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key collaborators, including internal clients, partner teams, and staffing vendors to ensure the successful delivery of the team

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have proven ability in the industry working as a confident thoughtful leader (at least 15 years of experience)

• Strong managerial experience with the ability to lead, develop, and empower a global team in a multifaceted environment

• Proven record of leading successful corporate multimedia teams

• Prior experience in the industry is required

• Ideal candidates will take ownership and accountability for their work and demonstrate a passion for performance

• Extensive knowledge and experience in delivering events, both in person and virtual

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and people and leadership skills

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $170,000 – $230,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.