Vice President, Public Markets Communications

BlackRock Global Corporate Communications is looking for a Vice President in New York to drive strategic communications for the firm's global public markets investment platform, covering active, ETFs, index, and cash products, including the iShares business globally.

About Corporate Communications

Part of BlackRock’s Corporate Affairs function, the Global Corporate Communications team leads all internal and external communications to advance the firm’s purpose of helping more people experience financial well-being. The team drives compelling communications and stakeholder engagement strategies that enhance culture, drive growth, strengthen reputation, and build the brand.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with senior executives, business leaders, marketing, and other Corporate Communications team members to develop and execute proactive, multi-channel communications campaigns that advance the objectives of the public markets investment platform in the U.S. across active, ETFs, index, and cash, including iShares.
• Develop narratives that highlight BlackRock's public markets investment platform, elevating its 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 the public markets platform.
• Create and drive communications strategies for thought leadership from investors (e.g., Global Equity Outlook), tailoring messaging for different audiences (institutional, wealth, consumer).
• Coordinate with internal partners to ensure campaigns are measurable, leveraged across channels, and integrate priority messages into the firm’s larger communications and marketing efforts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with earned media, including leading business and financial outlets, trade and specialist press, and emerging/digital-first platforms, 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 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 operate with flexibility in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work across different regions and time zones, particularly Europe and APAC.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Pay

For New York, NY, the salary range for this position is USD $137,500.00 – USD $194,000.00. Employees are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Strong retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive healthcare.
• Support for working parents.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) to relax, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.

Schedule

BlackRock’s hybrid work model requires employees 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 in-office time based on role responsibilities.