Public Relations Manager – Capital Strategies

Latham & Watkins

. Support Latham’s Capital Strategies group, including private credit, banking and finance, capital markets, hybrid capital, liability management, and restructuring practices .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in media relations and corporate communications, with a strong focus on developing and executing media strategies within the financial services sector. Proven ability to build relationships with key media stakeholders and secure impactful media coverage.

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Media RelationsCorporate CommunicationsFinancial Services ExperienceMedia Strategy DevelopmentStrategic Writing

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Hard Skills

Media StrategyPress Release WritingMarket CommentaryStory Idea GenerationRelationship BuildingPromotional Opportunity IdentificationMarket MonitoringAward Submission WritingTalking Points DevelopmentConfidential Information Management

Soft Skills

Self-StarterInitiativeDriveInnovative ThinkingImpactful Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Public RelationsBachelor’s Degree in MarketingBachelor’s Degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Private CreditBankingFinanceCapital MarketsLiability ManagementRestructuringInvestment BankingPrivate EquityTrade MediaFinancial Market Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Latham’s Capital Strategies group, including private credit, banking and finance, capital markets, hybrid capital, liability management, and restructuring practices
Develop and execute media strategies to elevate the firm’s profile and reinforce its market-leader reputation
Drive proactive media engagement, generate story ideas, and build relationships with business, financial, legal, and trade media
Identify opportunities to raise partner visibility through interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, and market commentary
Partner with social media and digital marketing teams to amplify media, awards, recognition, and campaigns
Own strategic writing projects, including press releases, deal announcements, award submissions, talking points, and messaging
Monitor market developments and media coverage, identify promotional opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations
Protect and maintain sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, in-house or at a PR agency
Minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience
Experience in financial services, capital markets, investment banking, private equity, private credit, or a related sector
Strong track record of securing meaningful media coverage and building relationships with business, financial, legal, and trade reporters
Demonstrated success developing media strategies and securing meaningful coverage in business, financial, legal, and trade media
Passion for capital markets, private credit, banking, and evolving financial-market trends
Ability to be a self-starter who takes ownership, demonstrates initiative and drive, and creates innovative and impactful opportunities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
Generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year and growing with tenure
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, and well-being events
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Flexible working schedule with hybrid and in-office presence may be available