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Blackstone

Event Planner, Associate - Corporate Affairs

NYC, NY, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $92,000.00 - $135,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Parental leave
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Blackstone is recognized as the world's largest alternative asset manager, operating with a mission to generate positive economic impact and create enduring value for its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities it influences. With a robust portfolio managing approximately $1.1 trillion in assets, Blackstone spans diverse investment areas including private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic investments, non-investment grade credit, real assets, and secondary funds on a global scale. This extensive breadth underscores Blackstone's pivotal role at the intersection of finance and business innovation.

The firm is also deeply committed to upholding responsib... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Four plus years of event planning and management experience
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Familiarity with US venues and vendors
  • Proven relationship building skills
  • Willingness to travel
  • Basic commercial and negotiation skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Adaptability in approach

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in event management or related field
  • Four plus years in event planning and management within a fast-paced corporate environment
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with initiative
  • Familiarity with US venues and vendor landscapes
  • Proven ability to develop professional relationships at various organizational levels
  • Professional integrity and cultural sensitivity
  • Willingness to travel as needed for events
  • Basic commercial and negotiation skills
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills
  • Adaptability to adjust style and approach as situations require
  • Proficiency in event management platforms such as Cvent
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Job Duties

  • Assist in the planning and execution of high-visibility internal and external events including sponsored conferences, hospitality, and third-party events
  • Support the event lifecycle for in-person and hybrid events from initial requests through execution and post-event reporting
  • Collaborate with various business units to ensure successful event delivery
  • Participate in meetings with regional business heads to provide input on event strategies and gather feedback
  • Assist in presenting event strategies to leadership
  • Support branded merchandise and corporate gifting initiatives across the US
  • Prepare budget reports for events incorporating qualitative and quantitative data
  • Develop and maintain accurate budgets ensuring compliance with financial guidelines
  • Assist in sourcing, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor service levels
  • Ensure understanding and adherence to regional compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Contribute to venue selection processes leveraging knowledge of regional venues
  • Gain knowledge of the production process including technology and audio-visual requirements
  • Support on-site execution staffing and vendor management
  • Assist in providing stakeholders with reconciled budgets and conducting post-event debriefs and surveys
  • Support the primary point of contact for US business lines regarding event strategy and budgeting

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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