Vice President, Retirement Content

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About this role

Vice President, Retirement Content

About our business

In the Retirement Group (RG), we’re on the frontlines of America’s retirement crisis, leveraging our unique capabilities to make it easier for people to save through their employers’ workplace savings plan.

We’re a tight-knit group of about 100 BlackRock-ers who believe that everyone should be able to retire with dignity. Here’s what makes us tick:

We put our clients first: RG brings together the Defined Contribution (DC) and Retirement Insurance (RI) businesses, overseeing more than $1T in AUM. Serving 80K DC plans, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, we ultimately reach more than 40M Americans.

We set big, audacious goals: As the industry’s #1 DCIO provider and the inventor of the target date fund, we lead the industry – and we’re constantly raising the bar to drive better outcomes for our clients and pave the way for the next generation of retirement solutions.

We run after problems: We’re tackling the industry’s toughest challenges by building innovative, research-supported solutions that combine investments with technology to get people to and through retirement.

We get stuff done: We partner across the firm and the broader retirement ecosystem to deliver simple, convenient, cost-efficient solutions, and we publicly advocate for policies that make it easier for more people to save for both the near- and long-term.

We’re career builders: Alongside our business objectives, we are deeply committed to developing our talent and actively maintain and engage our RG Talent Committee, RG People & Culture Committee and Women in RG. Together, these groups shape our team culture – with an emphasis on inclusion and diversity.

About the role

The Retirement Content Vice President will be a critical member of the Retirement Marketing Group, responsible for content creation across thought leadership, campaigns, events, partnerships, and more. Examples include:

• Authoring original content and managing production and editorial processes
• Crafting messaging for RG-owned events, as well as client and partner engagements
• Managing our thought leadership partnerships, feeding our content pipeline
• Delivering content for Head of Retirement, including speaking engagements, presentations, and execution of social media strategy
• Overseeing RG’s content calendar, which spans Marketing, Commercial Strategy, and Retirement Solutions
• Partnering with the Head of Retirement Marketing to evolve content and event strategy to amplify BlackRock’s retirement brand and differentiated insights
• Partnering with Corporate Communications on press engagements

This high-performing Vice President will collaborate closely within the Retirement Group and with partners across BlackRock to establish a modern content approach for distribution with institutions, advisors and end investors.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A writer and storyteller:  able to articulate key points in a compelling way to connect with an audience
• Solutions-oriented: adaptable and imaginative when it comes to solving problems or bringing innovative new ideas to the table
• Collaborative:  a partner to RG Commercial Strategy, Retirement Solutions, and Comms in developing a culture of co-creation but with defined and specific accountability
• Forward-thinking:  always looking to learn about the next new thing, and willing to roll up your sleeves and dive in to experiment with innovative new ideas.

Key criteria:

• 4 years of relevant experience in strategic content creation and management. Must have proven success at driving content strategy.
• Excellent written communication skills
• The ability to interface directly with senior leaders and internal and external partners
• Deep expertise in US Retirement markets and finance
• Ability to work in an organized way in a high-energy, dynamic environment

 

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $133,000 - $170,000. 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.

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.