About this role

BlackRock is seeking a Content Marketing Associate who is passionate about content creation and digital marketing to help build its brand as a leader in systematic investing.

We are a pioneer in systematic investing, managing over $200 billion in assets across systematic equity, fixed income and multi-asset strategies globally. BlackRock Systematic (“BSYS”) brings together the research and investment expertise of more than 200 individuals to deliver a comprehensive...

About this role

BlackRock is seeking a Content Marketing Associate who is passionate about content creation and digital marketing to help build its brand as a leader in systematic investing.

We are a pioneer in systematic investing, managing over $200 billion in assets across systematic equity, fixed income and multi-asset strategies globally. BlackRock Systematic (“BSYS”) brings together the research and investment expertise of more than 200 individuals to deliver a comprehensive range of investment solutions for institutions and financial advisors across factor and alpha strategies. As systematic investors, all BSYS solutions are powered by data and technology, guided by science, and enlightened by human insight. The competitive advantages of BlackRock Systematic lie in the depth and breadth of our product offerings, our unique expertise in portfolio construction, and our innovative approach to research and product development.

As a Content Marketing Associate, you will create and amplify content in support of the group’s commercial objectives, while also project managing marketing programs in partnership with BlackRock’s other marketing teams. You are: creative and organized with the ability to balance multiple tasks and deliver against tight deadlines. A passion for markets is imperative, familiarity with systematic investing is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, write and edit original and topical content on key themes. Content will be targeted for a variety of audience types, from retail investors to highly knowledgeable institutions/sophisticated clients and consultants. Topics will cover a range of systematic investing topics highlighting BSYS areas of differentiation and commercial priorities including, fixed income, liquid alternatives, hedge funds, and private equity.
• Develop relationships to work with marketing colleagues across channels to amplify key messages and leverage investment content across a range of marketing collateral and tactics including: quarterly outlooks, white papers, native content, social, and video.
• Develop a deep knowledge of BSYS solutions and client preferences. Contribute to the thought-leadership agenda for BSYS, contributing original ideas for content and programs. Lead execution of marketing content and tactics to ensure all projects progress efficiently and meet agreed upon deadlines.
• Effectively manage internal stakeholders, including sales teams, creative services, digital marketing, compliance and corporate communications.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrable ability to write concise, thoughtful, relevant and timely copy based on a deadline for a range of audience types and across a range of formats.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment in and adaptable and reliable manner.
• Familiarity with digital marketing basics such as web content best practices (SEO), content management and web analytics.
• Strategic and creative problem solver with attention to detail and delivery focus.
• Have a consistent track record in effective coordination and project management.
• Work independently and proactively in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced team environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are a requirement.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) skills required.
• BA/BS required
• Three to five years of professional experience in marketing or a related field
• Experience and understanding of capital markets across a range of asset classes required, interest in systematic investing is a plus

For California and New York City only the salary range for this position is $118,750 – $140,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week; some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. Beginning in September, all employees will shift to at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. 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.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

We recruit, hire, train, promote, pay, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We interpret these protected statuses broadly to include both the actual status and also any perceptions and assumptions made regarding these statuses.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.