**About this role** BlackRock is one of the world's largest and most prominent investment management firms, managing trillions of dollars in assets for institutions, governments, and individuals worldwide. We offer a wide range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investments, catering to various investor needs and risk appetites. BlackRock has embraced technology in its operations and investment strategies, utilizing advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven insights to enhance decision-making processes and optimize portfolio performance. **What team will you be on?** Joining BlackRock means becoming a part of a community of smart and curious people who are tackling some of the world’s most complex financial challenges. And our founder-led culture has maintained its entrepreneurial feel — we work hard, we work fast and we work with purpose. The BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) team is at the heart of BlackRock's investment debate and portfolio construction. BII provides a platform for BlackRock’s portfolio managers to debate timely topics affecting markets – and disseminates actionable conclusions through internal summaries and client publications. This nimble, global team has outsized impact on BlackRock’s performance, commercial success and brand. Are you passionate about financial markets? Do you enjoy turning views, data and facts into concise and engaging publications? Are you ready to learn something new every day? If so, this is the role for you. We are looking for a financial writer in early career stages to join our publishing team in New York to produce high-quality thought leadership across media platforms. **Why is your role important?** The New York-based investment writer is part of the BlackRock Investment Institute’s (BII) publishing team. The person is responsible for producing investment insights for BlackRock clients and portfolio managers across media – for both internal and external audiences. This includes helping spearhead BII’s flagship _Global weekly commentary_ , as well as supporting BII’s array of other publications and digital tools. **Responsibilities:** + Writing with flair, editing and fact-checking BII content + Collaborating closely with BII’s investment strategy, macro and portfolio construction teams + Supporting BII’s social media and multimedia content, in partnership with Digital Marketing, to increase the impact of our content + Interacting with senior BlackRock portfolio managers to summarize views and put together investment insights + Partnering with compliance and other teams to produce BII publications + Helping conceive investment themes while bringing them to life in BII publications and on BI’s website + Collaborating with Marketing and Corporate Communications teams to further BlackRock’s thought leadership **Qualifications:** + Work experience of at least 2-3 years as an investment writer or in financial journalism. More experienced candidates will be considered. + Knowledge of and passion for economics and global financial markets + Superb writing and editing abilities, and excellent interviewing skills + Some experience in communications, reporting and/or editing positions in financial journalism + A self-starter with loads of creativity, team spirit, versatility and persistence + Ability to work very quickly, deliver on or before deadline and go the extra mile + Intense attention to accuracy, detail and consistency + Adept using Excel to create clear graphics + Excellent organizational and representational skills + Ability to partner and coordinate with senior BlackRock portfolio managers and executives For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$105,000.00 - USD$137,500.00 . 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.