Senior Manager - 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, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024.

Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

The Senior Manager / Director – Enterprise is part of the Global Public Relations team, which is responsible for executing the company’s media and public relations strategy. Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Public Relations, the Senior Manager / Director will work proactively and independently across the firm’s communications initiatives globally, ensuring alignment with the company’s broader marketing and communications goals and overall business objectives.

The Senior Manager / Director will support public relations outreach on Hines’ Enterprise-level initiatives, including the execution of high-profile, impactful storytelling moments, corporate announcements and securing media coverage on key thought leadership topics and high‑conviction themes for the firm’s management committee, in line with the firm’s strategic narrative. This role works closely with colleagues in the Global Public Relations team on firmwide Public Relations initiatives, and to deliver comprehensive media monitoring, reporting, and analysis to inform communications strategies and ensure consistent, insight‑driven execution, leveraging tools such as Meltwater.

The role will embrace Hines’ preferred tech platforms, including  and ChatGPT, to ensure efficient ways of working and close collaboration across the Public Relations Team, Global Communications teams, and wider Marketing & Communications department. The role is part of the firm’s Global follow‑the‑sun Press Office function, managing and responding to incoming and outgoing media enquiries and opportunities, working closely with team members across Hines offices globally to ensure a consistent and best‑in‑class 24/7 operating model.

This role sits within the Public Relations Team and works in close collaboration with the wider Global Communications team, including integrated communications and social media, internal communications, events, and thought leadership.

• Support execution of the global, strategic public relations plan to amplify the company’s brand visibility and position the firm as a thought leader in the industry.
• Lead on corporate announcements to build Hines’ brand using channels including press releases, media days and briefings to ensure consistency and alignment with brand messaging.
• Proactively seek and secure opportunities for media coverage by pitching, newsjacking and utilizing trusted media relationships to position Hines executives within stories that amplify the firm’s reputation among key stakeholder groups.
• Act as a trusted partner to internal teams, aligning public relations efforts with broader marketing and corporate strategies.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for incoming media inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
• Support the Public Relations Team and local teams to prepare executive leadership for regional media engagements across the world, including interviews, press conferences, and public statements.
• In collaboration with the Public Relations Team, develop and maintain a comprehensive database of media contacts and foster relationships that enhance access to high‑impact coverage opportunities.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for op‑eds, feature articles, and speaking engagements that showcase the…