Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE: HPP) seeks a Director, Public Relations to develop and execute public relations strategies that reflect and support the broader marketing and corporate communications priorities and initiatives of HPP and its affiliates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with drafting and review of press releases for the company and/or its affiliates (United Recording, Sunset Studios, Ferry Building).
Identify media opportunities and oversee preparation of background information for pitches and feature articles.
Field day-to-day media inquiries, including coordinating and monitoring executive interviews, drafting quotes, fielding information requests, and fact checking.
Develop and manage regional/national editorial calendar; lead bi-weekly PR team planning meetings.
Oversee media list and relationships, including CRE, entertainment, technology, financial and other relevant outlets.
Monitor company media mentions, as well as real estate/media/tech industry trend pieces; aggregate and disseminate as requested.
Identify opportunities for awards and assist with maintaining calendar; drafting and monitoring submissions and supporting executive team with related presentations.
Oversee the executive speaking engagement process, including: liaising with event coordinators; drafting presentations, handouts and talking points; image selection; and media planning.
Manage the publicity and media relations support for company and/or tenant events and groundbreakings.
Assist with communications outreach and support for ground-up or redevelopment projects and other community outreach, as needed.
Assist with the review/approval process and media planning for corporate sponsorship opportunities.
Assist with content ideation and management for corporate website, including quarterly fact checking, executive bio updates, concepting and drafting articles for Press & Insights.
Assist with social media strategies, including content development and review, for the company and its affiliates, specifically coordination/programming around PR activities and community management.
Negotiate and review vendor contracts and scopes of work, and liaise with and manage third-party PR agencies, as applicable.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism or related field required.
10+ years of public relations and/or corporate communications experience, agency or in-house; prior experience as Public Relations Manager/Director or similar role; public company experience a plus.
Prior experience in real estate, finance, architecture or related field a must; relevant pre-existing media relationships a plus.
Self-starter with strong project management skills; highly responsive and ability to operate and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; ability to anticipate and think outside the box.
Extraordinary attention to detail and high level of comfort management multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing detail.
Exceptional copy-writing, editing and fact checking skills, as well as visual story-telling and presentation skills.
Creative, curious and resourceful; ability to and passion for uncovering and telling stories, while being mindful of the larger corporate narrative and brand attributes.
Demonstrates good judgement and knows what/when to ask questions.
Excellent communication skills with an ability to liaise seamlessly with individuals of different disciplines and levels across the organization.
Understanding of different social networks, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and how to integrate with PR program.
Collaborative and kind, a team player; willing to pitch in on anything to get the job done.
Requires travel to other properties and regional offices as well as tour throughout property portfolio; requires movement between departments to facilitate work.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities while staying focused and meeting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
Ability to multi-task, attentive to detail, with excellent follow-up skills.
Ability to adapt to changing environment and perform in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE: HPP) is a visionary real estate investment trust that owns and operates more than 17 million square feet of marquee office and studio properties. Focused on premier West Coast epicenters of innovation, media and technology, its anchor tenants include Fortune 500 and leading growth companies such as Netflix, Google, Square, Uber, NFL Enterprises and more.

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