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

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. Assist in presenting event strategies to leadership.Branded Merchandise and Gifting: Work with team specialists to support branded merchandise and corporate gifting initiatives across the US.Reporting: Assist in preparing budget reports for events, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data.Financial Controls: Help develop and maintain accurate budgets, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.Vendor Management: Assist in sourcing, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor service levels to ensure quality and compliance.Compliance: Understand and adhere to regional compliance and regulatory requirements.Venue Selection: Contribute to venue selection processes, leveraging knowledge of regional venues to support successful event execution.Production and Technology: Gain knowledge of the production process, including technology and audio-visual requirements.On-Site Execution: Support on-site execution, staffing, and vendor management, contributing to the overall success of events.Event Closing: Assist in providing stakeholders with reconciled budgets and conducting post-event debriefs and surveys to gather feedback.Business Unit Relationship Management: Support the primary point of contact for US business lines regarding event strategy and budgeting.Qualifications:4+ years in event planning and management within a fast-paced corporate environment.Independence & Initiative: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, taking initiative in assignments.Vendor Knowledge: Familiarity with US venues and vendor landscapes.Relationship Building: Proven ability to develop professional relationships at various organizational levels.Team Building: Professional integrity, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.Travel Commitment: Willingness to travel as needed for events.Negotiation Skills: Basic commercial and negotiation skills.Event Management: Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.Communication: Effective communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.Adaptability: Ability to adjust style and approach as situations require.Skills:Event Management Tools: Familiarity with event management platforms, such as Cvent.Microsoft Office: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. 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:$92,000 - $115,000Actual 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. 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 [email protected].