Director, Investor Public Relations

Overview

When 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.

Responsibilities

The 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.

Qualifications

Minimum 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.

Closing

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects - all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2024.

¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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