Job Description
Req#: 37108796
Type: Staffing
Status: Pending
Client: BlackRock
Start: 04/27/2026
End: 12/18/2026
Description:
Status: Pending
Status Reason: Pending Sourcing
Reason: Special Project
Department: Global Marketing - Events
Job Category: Marketing
Job Code:
Job Title: VP, Global Event Marketing
Duties: The Team:
The Global Marketing & Digital Wealth organization at
BlackRock is a forward-looking, globally connected team at the center of the
firm's most high-impact priorities. We are architects of growth, working across
functions and markets to unlock opportunities and accelerate outcomes for the
business. In collaboration with both internal and external partners, we design
the conditions for success—delivering next-generation campaigns, brand
platforms, communications, training, and client experiences. Our work is powered
by world-class centers of excellence spanning content strategy, research &
analytics, and digital platforms & experiences.
The Global Event Marketing team supports the firm in
delivering industry-leading experience-led events that drive commercial and
reputational results. The team collaborates with stakeholders across the
business to curate events guided by strategic priorities, tailored to target
audiences, and executed with excellence. The team ensures consistent,
high-quality delivery of event experiences firmwide.
Role and Impact:
We're looking for an Event Marketer that has proven
experience in event strategy, project management, and experiential marketing to
support the Americas Regional Event Marketing Team. In this role, you'll
partner closely with business stakeholders to build a holistic understanding of
their business and commercial priorities, uncover new activation opportunities,
and help develop their events pipeline. This individual will translate
commercial objectives into compelling, experience-led event strategies. The role
directly contributes to BlackRock's brand, reputation, and commercial outcomes
by executing high-impact events and driving best-in-class attendee experiences.
Responsibilities:
Provide strategic guidance on the events pipeline for the
Americas Client Business team – including experience design, proposing new
activation concepts, opportunities for content amplification, and more.
Lead and project manage ~10+ mid/high complexity events
each year – including oversight of the broader working group, content
development, creative development, experiential activations, amplification
strategies, project plans, budgets, and more.
Partner with business stakeholders in developing Event
Briefs, anchored in key business/commercial priorities, to serve as the
foundation for the content and experience development workstream.
Have a holistic understanding of the broader Global
Events Calendar and identify opportunities for potential synergy,
cross-collaboration, and content syndication within your business function.
Core Skills:
Strong project and event management capabilities with
proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams.
Strategic problem solver with the ability to connect
business priorities to experience-led event design.
Skilled collaborator who can lead and influence
cross-functional teams across regions and time zones.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Creative problem solver with high energy, initiative, and
attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder
environment and adapt quickly to change.
Qualifications:
8+ years of related experience in Event Marketing / Brand
/ Experiential
8+ Activations
Prior experience in people management is desirable but
not essential High energy, problem solver, self-starter, results orientated and
proactive individual Able to strategically balance innovative “big picture”
thinking with tactical execution Experience leading and influencing at all
cross-functional levels of an organization Comfortable in a multi-stakeholder
environment across various time zones Excellent communicator – verbally and
written – with refined executive presence Willing to travel for In-Person
activations, as needed (approximately
Skills:
20%)
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including OneDrive,
in addition to event technology platforms – i.e. Cvent.
Keywords:
Education:
# of Positions: 2
Location:
New York, NY
50 Hudson Yard, NY7
Schedule:
Start Date: 04/27/2026
Estimated End Date: 12/18/2026
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Standard Schedule:
Schedule Notes:
Requirements
Job Title: VP, Global Event Marketing
Location: NY, NY
Pay Rate: $70/HR W2
Please note: This is
not just an event planner role
.
They will
design, lead, and execute high-impact client events
that
directly support business growth, brand positioning, and client relationships.
This is a
Strategic Event Marketing Leader
, not an Event
Coordinator
Someone with 8–15 years' experience, Must have
B2B corporate
event experience + strategy + execution
Strong
stakeholder management is critical
Financial services background is highly preferred
Look for
confidence, ownership, and structured thinking
Top Skills:
Event Strategy + Execution both
Large-scale corporate / B2B events experience
Stakeholder management at senior level
Project management (multi-event handling)
Tools
Cvent (very important)
Spotlight Call Notes: Blackrock Req# 37108796 VP, Global
Event Marketing
HM:
Andrea Molina | Amanda Villalva
Pay Rate:
$70/HR W2
Locations:
New York, NY (4 Days Onsite 1 Day Remote)
Project Duration:
8 Months
No of Position:
2 Positions
Interview Process:
3 to 4 Rounds
This is a
hands-on Strategic Event Marketing Lead
role,
combination of
Client-facing event strategist + program owner + onsite leader
30% Event strategy & experience design
- Can
design the full client journey (pre/during/post)
30% Hands-on execution & onsite leadership
- Confident
interfacing with senior stakeholders and leadership
40% Project / program management
across all workstreams - Strong on
timelines, dependencies, and delivery under pressure
Manager NOT looking for someone who just manages events or
coordinates logistics.
Background in financial services / FinTech strongly preferred, or
at least meaningful exposure to financial clients
Targeting candidate under 6 to 12 years of experience with B2B
event marketing / strategic events.
Proven track record leading large, complex, client-facing
conferences/roadshows, ideally for senior audiences (C-suite, CIOs,
institutional)
Comfortable pitching event concepts to senior leadership via decks