Capital Markets PR Manager — Strategy & Media (Hybrid)

Latham & Watkins LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in New York is seeking a Public Relations Manager – Capital Strategies to support its Brand & Communications team. The role focuses on developing media strategies for the firm’s Capital Strategies practices, including private credit, banking, capital markets, and related areas, with hybrid in-office presence in NYC.

You will lead proactive media outreach, coordinate with partners, and guide strategic writing on press releases and announcements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in media relations or corporate communications.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience.
• Experience in financial services, capital markets, investment banking, private equity, or a related sector.
• Demonstrated success developing media strategies and securing meaningful coverage in business/media outlets.

Responsibilities

• Drive proactive media engagement and build relationships with business, financial, legal, and trade media.
• Identify opportunities to raise visibility of partners through interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, and market commentary.
• Partner with social media and digital marketing teams to amplify media, awards and recognition, and key campaigns.
• Own strategic writing projects, including press releases, deal announcements, awards submissions, talking points, and messaging.
• Monitor market developments and media coverage to spot opportunities to promote the practice and provide strategic recommendations.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential information that the firm retains.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Financial services knowledge

Story pitching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations/related field

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP in New York is seeking a Public Relations Manager – Capital Strategies to support its Brand & Communications team. The role focuses on developing media strategies for the firm’s Capital Strategies practices, including private credit, banking, capital markets, and related areas, with hybrid in-office presence in NYC.

You will lead proactive media outreach, coordinate with partners, and guide strategic writing on press releases and announcements.