**About this role** **Your team:** The Marketing team at BlackRock is a dynamic, global function that plays a critical role in helping drive many of the firm’s most urgent cross-functional initiatives. Together with our partners (both internal and external), we create the conditions that maximize business outcomes for the firm. We specialize in a diverse range of functions to provide robust campaigns, advertising, communications, training, investment & educational material, and events, all supported by global centers of excellence spanning content strategy, research & analytics, and digital platforms & experiences. The Retirement Marketing team is at the center of BlackRock’s efforts to address America’s retirement crisis. We deliver thought leadership and targeted campaigns to support the US Retirement business’ commercial objectives and to amplify the firm’s brand in retirement. We aim to be the industry’s voice on retirement. We’re a tight-knit group that is deeply committed to developing our talent. **Your role and impact** **:** The Retirement Content Associate will be a critical member of the Retirement Marketing Group, assisting with content creation across thought leadership, campaigns, events, partnerships, and more. Examples include: + Drafting original content and managing production and editorial processes + Crafting messaging for events, as well as client and partner engagements + Owning our content calendar and maintaining our content management system + Partnering with the Head of Retirement Marketing and the VP of Retirement Content 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 Associate will collaborate closely within the Retirement Group and with partners across BlackRock to support 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 who can effectively project manage across multiple departments + _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:** + 2+ years of relevant experience in content creation and management. Must have proven success at project management. + Excellent written communication skills + Expertiseand interest 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 $95,000 - $125,000. 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 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. 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 (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/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.