Blackstone is hiring: Event Planner, VP - Corporate Affairs in New York

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The Role :

The role involves ensuring that all conferences and events, both internal and external, exemplify the highest levels of quality, cost efficiency, and control. This includes collaborating with business units and hosts as strategic partners, offering creative ideas and excellent execution. The position leverages global supplier relationships and Blackstone’s purchasing power to maintain brand consistency while upholding rigorous standards in project management, budgeting, and vendor service levels.

Responsibilities :

• Event Planning : Support the event lifecycle for in-person and hybrid events, from initial request, through execution and post event reporting across all US business units.
• Strategic Partner : Manage multiple workstreams concurrently with consideration for prioritization, complexity, influence, and levels of involvement required to advance initiatives. Working with client team(s) to provide guidance on agenda building, material design and speaker suggestions (internal / external) and presentation idea generation.
• Innovative : Drive innovation within the team by fostering a willingness to experiment and balancing big-picture thinking with tactical execution. Collaborate on creating new event experiences and exploring industry sponsorship opportunities.
• Financial Controls : Develop and maintain accurate budgets, negotiate cost savings, and reconcile actual expenses. Assist in preparing post-event analysis reports that incorporate both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Production and Technology : Collaborate with production and technology teams to enhance audience experience. Apply expertise in the production process and audio-visual requirements to influence event technology efforts aimed at engaging global audiences with hybrid programming.
• Vendor Management : Submit RFPs, recommend venue ideas and selection. Lead contract negotiation and manage vendor service levels to ensure quality and compliance.
• On-Site Execution : Support on-site execution, staffing, and vendor management, contributing to the overall success of events.
• Business Unit Relationship Manager : Oversee key relationships across Blackstone businesses, serving as a trusted partner – presenting annual event budgets, providing input on event strategies and gathering feedback.

Qualifications :

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range :

135,000 - $175,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation : Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

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Salary : $135,000 - $175,000