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Job ID 491048
Job Description
Overview
Placement Type:
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Temporary
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Salary (USD):
$50 to $55
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Start Date:
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05.20.2024
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Start = May / June,
Duration = ending December 2024
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Approx 2 months of training before coverage begins
Full remote, W2 contract role, working East Coast hours, 40 hours per week
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** background check must be cleared prior to starting this assignment**
Communications Writer – Contractor (Technology & Innovations)
Firm Overview:
Our client is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which we invest. Our more than $1 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, credit, real assets, secondaries, and hedge funds.
Business Unit: BX Technology & Innovations
(BXTI) is the technology team at the core of each of our client’s businesses and new growth initiatives. Serving both internal and external clients, we work to build the next generation of systems that manage risk, create efficiency and improve transparency within the firm and across our broad community of investors and portfolio companies.
BXTI is nimble and entrepreneurial – our open, iterative design processes and rapid pace of development mean that everyone on the team has the opportunity to make an impact from day one. We are problem solvers who can take projects from idea to implementation. We believe in active mentoring and developing excellence. We collaborate to find the best answers for our customers and for Blackstone. We are critical to the firm maintaining its competitive Edge.
Job Title: Communications Writer – Contractor (Technology & Innovations)
Job Description:
We’re seeking a detail-oriented communications professional to join the Communications team that supports the firm’s Technology group. This individual will be focused on strengthening internal communications to and amongst our employees, overseeing time-sensitive communications across our global offices and coordinating external media opportunities, website edits and social media content in partnership with the firm’s Public Affairs & Marketing teams.
This individual will work closely with stakeholders across the firm – senior leadership, Public Affairs &; Marketing, business professionals and cross-business corporate functions, among other colleagues.
This role will focus mostly on internal comms which are technology related, writing/editing of PPT decks, newsletters, and partnering with the training team as well.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
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Assemble newsletters, draft time-sensitive incident messages and assist with ad hoc communications to businesses via email, the firm’s intranet website and other channels as needed
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Work with the firm’s Corporate Affairs team to assemble content/talking points and obtain approvals for external engagements including press releases, articles, case studies, speaking engagements and podcasts
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Provide PowerPoint presentation support and drive reporting for internal meetings, external engagements and technology-related training initiatives
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Partner closely with our Training team to successfully deploy new products and train colleagues on existing tools by coordinating email launch communications, user guides, videos and training events
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Manage email distribution tools and measure and analyze internal communication efforts effectiveness against stated goals Organize events, town halls and videos – overseeing logistics, talking points and run of show documents
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Collaborate with our Marketing, Publishing and Website teams to keep internal and external website pages up to date and create new and compelling content for websites and social media platforms
Qualifications:
This individual should have strong storytelling, messaging and internal communications skills and be confident working autonomously and collaboratively.
Additional qualifications include:
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5+ years of relevant communications experience, preferably in the financial services or technology industry
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Experience with advising on communications strategy, working with communications tools and analyzing metrics
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Strong organizational and time-management skills, with close attention to detail and the ability to efficiently work within tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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Extensive experience with using PowerPoint for design work
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Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects
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Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
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Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and outside contacts
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50 to $55 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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