Vice President - Public Markets Communications

About this role

BlackRock Global Corporate Communications is looking for a Vice President, based in New York, to drive strategic communications for the firm's global public markets investment platform. This role covers the full spectrum of public markets products across active, ETFs, index, and cash, including our iShares business globally. The successful candidate will partner closely with the Global Head of Public Markets Communications and senior business leaders to develop and execute proactive, multi-channel communications campaigns that drive commercial outcomes.

About Corporate Communications

An important part of BlackRock’s Corporate Affairs function, the Global Corporate Communications team leads all internal and external communications that advance our purpose of helping more and more people experience financial well-being. The team is responsible for driving compelling communications and stakeholder engagement strategies that enhance our culture, drive growth, strengthen our reputation, and build our brand.

Responsibilities:                                                             

• Partner closely with senior executives, business leaders, marketing, and other members of the Corporate Communications team to develop and drive proactive, multi-channel communications campaigns that advance the objectives of our public markets investment platform in the U.S. across active, ETFs, index, and cash, including our iShares business.
• Develop narratives that highlight BlackRock's public markets investment platform, elevating our position across product categories while building a narrative of choice, access, and innovation.
• Partner with product, investment, and client teams to promote key products and capabilities across our public markets platform.
• Create and drive communications strategies for thought leadership from our investors (e.g., Global Equity Outlook) tailoring messaging to reach different audiences (institutional/wealth/consumer). 
• Drive coordination with internal partners to ensure that every campaign is measurable, leveraged across all channels and stakeholders, and priority messages are integrated into the firm's larger communications and marketing efforts. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across a broad range of earned media, including leading business and financial media, trade and specialist press, and emerging/digital-first outlets, while counseling and preparing senior spokespeople for media engagements.

Qualifications:

• 9+ years of communications experience in financial services, ideally with experience in active, index, ETFs or the broader public markets investing landscape.
• Demonstrated understanding of the asset management industry and capital markets, including active and index investment products.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop talent.
• Experience engaging with senior executives; navigating complex, global organizations; and fostering collaborative decision-making among senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional media relations capabilities and the ability to translate complex topics to simple, compelling narratives.
• Track record of developing strategic, impactful communications plans across earned, owned, and paid that align with business priorities.  
• Ability to multitask and operate with flexibility in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability in working across different regions and times zones, particularly Europe and APAC.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.


For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$137,500.00 - USD$194,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

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.