Associate, External Communications

Responsibilities

• Media & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain day-to-day relationships with regional media contacts across EMEA and APAC.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media pitches and by-lined articles tailored to regional audiences.
• Respond to inbound media inquiries and coordinate interview logistics and briefing materials for spokespeople.
• Support the identification and coordination of speaking opportunities and conference participation for regional spokespeople.
• Content & Messaging Support: Draft and edit press materials, talking points, Q&As and executive briefing documents in line with global messaging and brand guidelines.
• Support localization and cultural tailoring of content for diverse EMEA and APAC markets.
• Collaborate with global and regional Marketing and Communications colleagues to ensure consistent narratives across markets and platforms.
• Monitoring, Reporting & Insights: Monitor daily media coverage, industry trends and competitor activity across EMEA and APAC.
• Compile media clip reports, coverage summaries and PR performance metrics for regional leadership.
• Flag emerging issues or reputational risks to senior team members and support crisis communications preparation as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures spanning EMEA and APAC.
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred

• Experience in financial services, professional services, or private markets communications.
• Familiarity with media monitoring and reporting tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater).
• Additional language skills relevant to EMEA or APAC markets.
• Experience supporting executive-level or C-suite communications.

Benefits

• Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health
• Employees have access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.
• Developing Your Career
• Tuition and certification reimbursement programs are available, along with continual education and development trainings for you to grow with Hamilton Lane.
• Supporting Your Family & Community
• For our communities, Hamilton Lane provides paid time off to volunteer and compensates for referring qualified candidates that join our team.
• For growing family, we offer an adoption reimbursement program, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and provide travel support for nursing parents.
• Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing
• Hamilton Lane contributes to retirement programs and offers an employee stock purchasing plan.