Associate, APAC Corporate Communications

About this role

About BlackRock Corporate Communications:

The global Corporate Communications team at BlackRock leads internal and external strategic communications programs that support commercial outcomes and advance our purpose of helping more and more people experience financial well-being. We work to develop compelling communications programs that enhance our culture, drive growth, strengthen our reputation and build our brand.

Job Purpose/Background:

Based in Sydney, the Associate will support and work closely with the APAC Corporate Communications team to develop and implement a range of integrated strategic communications initiatives for BlackRock across the region, with a focus on Australia and New Zealand. The successful candidate will partner closely across the global Corporate Communications, Government Affairs & Public Policy, and different businesses to drive commercial outcomes across platforms including Index & ETF, Active, and Private Markets.

The candidate will demonstrate a passion for proactively driving innovative, integrated corporate affairs and media campaigns that deliver high-impact outcomes, and work closely with communication agencies in Australia and New Zealand. The candidate will also provide support in sustained initiatives including issues management, stakeholder management, narrative and messaging development, and media relations.

The successful individual will report to a Director of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and drive innovative media engagement programs that differentiate the firm, our platform, and investment expertise. This includes integrating global, regional, and local messaging to resonate with local markets, primarily in Australia and New Zealand.
• Help develop core narratives, messaging, and plans to leverage local, regional, and global leadership and reach key stakeholders in a consistent, sustained manner. This includes crafting storylines for media interviews, article placements, and additional opportunities including digital/social/other platforms.
• Support regionally and globally on issues management, rapid response, and stakeholder engagement. Leverage digital and social platforms accordingly.
• Maintain strong relationships with media and continuously build new ones (across print/broadcast/online) including business/financial media and trade media.
• Design and drive integrated media and social media programs to harness global assets for regional deployment/ engagement, as well as keep track of media (traditional, digital, and social) outcomes and respective measurements.
• Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across different business platforms.
• Support internal communications, reputation and issues management as required.
• Coordinate with our PR agencies and other third party vendors in planning and executing media events.
• Strong ability to create presentations that translate ideas and concepts into high-impact, effective, and engaging visual assets.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Graduate or equivalent degree in communications, business/finance, journalism or marketing.
• Strong familiarity with the Australia and New Zealand markets with at least 5 years of communications and media relations experience, ideally in the financial sector and/or PR agency.
• Good understanding of financial services including public and private markets.
• A mature, independent achiever who is comfortable driving initiatives from inception to conclusion, with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed reporting environment – adaptable, reliable with a consistent ‘can do attitude’.
• Ability to understand different working style preferences and earn credibility with a range of internal partners across the organization and provide strategic input on internal and external engagement efforts as necessary.
• Strong ability to navigate a wide range of stakeholders, both internal with different business and global Corporate Communications team and external with media. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to translate complex concepts, ideas, and business agendas into clear, concise high-impact deliverables, including visual assets.
• Demonstrated ability leveraging AI wherever possible to enhance our approach and team efficiency.
• Experience in digital and social media programs, including campaign development, execution, and measurement to bring innovative ideas that integrate traditional, digital, and social media.

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 Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.