Director, Investor Public Relations

Hines

  • New York City, NY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
OverviewWhen you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.ResponsibilitiesThe Director, Investor Public Relations will lead external public relations efforts to support capital raising efforts. This role will seek to increase global awareness of Hines as an investment manager amongst institutional investors, financial advisors and their clients, and the larger financial services community, principally with US audiences.The role will highlight our private institutional vehicles and our private wealth platform, which currently has a global non-traded REIT, a DST and private placements. This role will also amplify the voices of our Global CIO, America’s CIO and other related executives based in the US. The role will focus on PR in the Americas and will collaborate with counterparts in Europe and Asia to further our global brand, funds and reputation with our key audiences in those markets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Media Relations: Serve as one of the primary spokesperson for the company and cultivate relationships with relevant (financial services) media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers. Manage media inquiries, press releases, and proactive media outreach efforts to enhance the company's global visibility and reputation.
  • Press Execution: Write press releases, statements, Q&A documents and talking points, ensuring all materials are consistent with global corporate messaging.
  • Agency Management: Oversee the relationship with a public relations & communications agency focused on financial services in the Americas.
  • Global Connectivity: Partner with geographic PR leads to support local and global strategies. Ensure consistency in messaging and brand voice across different regions while addressing specific market needs and nuances.
  • Coordinate Press Roundtables: Coordinate events in the Americas where journalists, industry experts, and company representatives gather to discuss relevant topics, trends, or announcements to foster relationships between Hines and the media.
  • Crisis Management: Lead America’s financial services crisis communication efforts by developing response plans, coordinating messaging, and serving as a spokesperson during challenging situations. Proactively identify and mitigate potential reputational risks to protect the company's brand.
QualificationsMinimum Requirements include:Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field from an accredited institution; further studies in financial services preferred.Ten or more years experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related field within the financial services industry, preferably real estate investment management.Established relationships with reporters at tier-one financial news and private wealth outlets - primarily Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, CNBC and the Financial Times and financial trades in the PEI Media Group and other pensions trades.Ability to travel 25%. * Compensation: $185,600 - $291,720.ClosingHines is a global real estate investment, development and property manager. The firm was founded by Gerald D. Hines in 1957 and now operates in 30 countries. We manage a $93.2B¹ portfolio of high-performing assets across residential, logistics, retail, office and mixed-use strategies. Our local teams serve 857 properties totaling over 270 million square feet globally. We are committed to a net zero carbon target by 2040 without buying offsets. To learn more about Hines, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization as well as RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.

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