Corporate Communications

Positions available in the Americas, APAC and EMEA

Corporate Communications works to develop compelling communications programs that enhance the firm’s culture, drive growth, strengthen our reputation and build our brand.

Teams you may be considered for:

It is possible that you may be evaluated for opportunities with teams other than those listed below.

This function is known for:

• Being thought leaders in the communications space
• Building partnerships with stakeholders inside and outside our firm
• Managing BlackRock’s media relations, issues and crisis communications, strategic messaging, executive communications, corporate affairs and employee communications
• Driving BlackRock’s business priorities and growth initiatives by promoting BlackRock’s capabilities and expertise
• Improving the employee experience by connecting our people to BlackRock’s purpose, strategy and principles
• Advising business leaders and teams across BlackRock, providing strategic and effective communications counsel

What will you do as an Analyst?

In Corporate Communications, depending on your business area of focus, your role may include:

• Media relations activities, including building and maintaining media lists, monitoring news regarding BlackRock, managing media inquiries and assisting with spokesperson coordination
• Writing and editing materials to produce engaging content
• Supporting the rollout of communications strategies to deliver BlackRock content to internal and external audiences through a multi-channel approach
• Special assignments to enhance the communications and engagement program and infrastructure

What capabilities are we looking for?

• Critical thinking
• Relationship management
• Research and analytical skills
• Willingness and eagerness to learn new concepts and develop skills
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Research and analysis
• Interest in storytelling, the news and current events
• Multi-tasking
• Project management

Your learning and development will include:

• Participating in sessions with senior communications leadership to learn about our function in BlackRock
• Workshops with internal partners to learn about BlackRock’s lines of business and firm priorities
• Social and mentoring opportunities
• Developing an understanding of how marketing functions work with agency partners
• Strengthening skills to tailor messages to different audiences
• External communications: Learning the fundamentals of media relations; researching and compiling meaningful media clips; preparing spokespeople for media interviews
• Internal communications: Learning the fundamentals of employee communications and engagement; applying smart brevity to craft engaging content; analyzing metrics to understand content performance; supporting firmwide and/or targeted events