Vice President, Public Markets Communications

BlackRock•New York, NY

9d•$137,500 - $194,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock Global Corporate Communications is seeking a Vice President based in New York to lead strategic communications for the firm’s global public markets investment platform. The role spans active, ETF, index, and cash products, including the global iShares business. The Vice President will partner with the Global Head of Public Markets Communications and senior business leaders to develop and execute proactive, multi-channel communications campaigns that support commercial outcomes. As part of BlackRock’s Corporate Affairs function, the Global Corporate Communications team leads internal and external communications that advance the firm’s purpose of helping more people experience financial well-being. The team develops communications and stakeholder-engagement strategies to support the firm’s culture, growth, reputation, and brand.

Requirements

At least 9 years of communications experience in financial services; experience in active, index, ETFs, or the broader public markets investing landscape is ideal.
Demonstrated understanding of the asset management industry and capital markets, including active and index investment products.
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 ability to translate complex topics into simple, compelling narratives.
Track record of developing strategic, impactful communications plans across earned, owned, and paid channels that align with business priorities.
Ability to multitask and work flexibly in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.
Ability to work across regions and time zones, particularly Europe and APAC.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior executives, business leaders, marketing, and Corporate Communications colleagues to develop and drive proactive, multi-channel communications campaigns supporting the U.S. public markets investment platform across active, ETFs, index, and cash, including iShares.
Develop narratives that highlight BlackRock’s public markets investment platform, elevate its position across product categories, and build a narrative of choice, access, and innovation.
Work with product, investment, and client teams to promote key products and capabilities across the public markets platform.
Create and drive communications strategies for investor thought leadership, tailoring messaging for institutional, wealth, and consumer audiences.
Coordinate with internal partners so campaigns are measurable, leveraged across channels and stakeholders, and integrated with the firm’s broader communications and marketing efforts.
Build and maintain relationships across earned media, including leading business and financial media, trade and specialist press, and emerging digital-first outlets.
Counsel and prepare senior spokespeople for media engagements.