Senior Manager - Public Affairs

Compensation: USD 165,000 - USD 190,000 - yearly Company Description LivCor ,a Blackstone portfolio company, is a real estate asset management business specializing in multi-family housing. Formed in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago,LivCoris currently responsible for a portfolio of over 400 Class A and B propertiescomprisingmore than 150,000 units in markets across the United States. Our business is focused on making real estate more valuable. But for us,it’smore than that.It’speople first, community always.It’sa life-filled career, not just a career-filled life.It’sdoinggood work, with good humans, and making a difference.It’sexcellencein all its forms.Ultimately, wecreategreat placesto work, live, and grow. We do that by focusing on leaving people – and places – better than we found them. Whew! Still with us? Cool.Let’stalk about whereyou’dfit in: Only read further if you are: Kind Humble Relentless Smart with Heart You should be: Authentic.You do you. Together,we’lldo something amazing. Apassionate personwith a love for real estate andinvesting;and believes that helping others win is a noble cause, essential to our success. Anexcellent team playerwho enjoys working with others and has strong interpersonal skills. Highlymotivated,energetic,andorganized. Job Description TheSenior Managerrole will be a critical member ofourPublic Affairs team, responsible foridentifying, assessing, and resolving complex issues across the business. The individual will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders(legal,government relations,communications,operations, etc.)atLivCor,AIRCommunities(a Blackstone multifamily portfolio company),and Blackstone to proactively mitigate risk, manage sensitive situations, and protect the company’s reputation. This role requires a self-directed,solutions-orientedpersonwho canoperateeffectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, often with incomplete information and evolving dynamics.The ideal candidate combinesexperience,strong judgment, structured thinking, and practical execution, with the ability to quickly understand complex scenarios, distill key risks, and drive clear, actionable outcomes – while balancing the competing priorities of diverse internal and external stakeholders. IssuesNavigation Serve as the central lead on escalated, sensitive, and high-profileissues(includingcrisissituations),owning the process from intake and initial escalation through resolution. Partner withLivCor,AIR,and Blackstone stakeholdersto assess risk,align onstrategy, and execute coordinated responses. Develop communications materialsrequiredfor issueprevention, response, andresolution. Support training and development of new processes,protocolsand issues preparedness work. Proactivelyidentifypatterns, vulnerabilities, and emerging risks to help preventissuerecurrence. Expertly navigate issues across internal teams, third-party partners, and external audiencesincluding media and elected officials. ReputationalRisk Management Rapidly assess complex and ambiguous situations,identifyingkey drivers, risks, and downstream implications. Thinkbig picture toanticipatereputational risks and opportunities, while also zooming into critical details to inform strategy and execution. Develop solutions that balance businessobjectives, operational realities, and reputational considerations. Navigate competing priorities and perspectives to drive alignment and resolution. Build strong relationships and work collaboratively acrossinternaland external partners to ensure coordinated issue management and consistent execution. Collaborate closely with a small, high-performing cross-functional team to develop coordinated strategies, align stakeholders, and drive effective issue resolution. Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing clear, practical guidance on reputational and operational risks. Translate complex situations into concise, executive-readysummariesand recommendations. Support leadershipand colleaguesinmaking informed,timelydecisions in high-pressure situations. Participatein a rotating on-call schedule and support high-priority issues during evenings, weekends, and other non-business hours as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, or related field. 8–10+ years of high-stakes reputation management experience with a strong public affairs lens. Proven experiencein public affairs, strategic communications, crisis management, government affairs, corporate affairs, consulting,and/or a related field, including engagement withmedia,government officials, regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and other external influencers. Provenexperience managing complex issues across legal, operational, and reputational dimensions(internal and external). Proventrack recordofidentifyingrisk, preventing issue recurrence, and improving processes over time. Experienceoperatingwithin or alongside large institutional environments (e.g., private equity, asset management, REITs, or comparable organizations)stronglypreferred. Experience working with PR agencies, lobbyists, and law firms. Experience developing and executingmediarelationsplansandcrisis communications frameworks, playbooks, and scenario plans. Strong understanding of social mediaanddigital communications, with the ability toidentifyemerging risks, assess potential exposure, and develop effective response strategies. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AI-enabled productivity tools, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt tonew technologiesand softwareplatforms Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, withthetoevaluate multiple perspectives and develop well-reasoned, data-informed solutions. Comfort independently owning and driving projects totimelycompletion. Demonstratedability to tailor communications for diverse audiences, including executive leadership. Exceptional writing skills and ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely. Strong collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to influence without authority and mentor others. Additional Information Whatweoffer: We believe that when we take care of our people, everything else follows.We’recommitted to clear expectations, honest feedback, and helping you grow.That’swhy we foster a culturethat’scollaborative, inclusive, and refreshingly ego-free. We are good neighbors thatlead withempathy, embrace curiosity, and put trustatthe heart of everything we do. Together, we strive for excellence. We deeply value diversity inall itsforms. We want people who sound, think, love, and live differently from one another. Thisisn’ta footnote—it’sfoundational. TheLivCorianValues: Be you. Be Real. Be Open. You do you. Together, we will do something amazing. Care,Always.Wedon’twant to let anyone down. Courageously Curious.We love to learn, even when it hurts. Help Others Win, Be A Good Neighbor.This is about ‘We, not Me.’ Relentless Hustle,Heart& Humility. Work hard. Be Kind. Make Better. Now, on to the practical stuff: Generous 401(k) match to help youplan for the future Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support to grow your family your way Base Compensation Range: $165,000 - $190,000 annually. Thisrepresentsthe presentlyanticipatedlow and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based onvarious factors, including but not limited to location and experience. Total Direct Compensation: This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paidholidaysand paid time off (PTO). Theadditionaltotal direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditionsregardingeligibility. EEO Statement:LivCoris an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. 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