Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. They are seeking a Senior Account Executive who will lead client programs in public relations, focusing on financial and professional services, while ensuring strategic alignment and quality in all communications.
Responsibilities
- Lead the tactical delivery of client programs including media relations, executive thought leadership, awards, speaking, and content
- Own day-to-day client communications and lead weekly PR calls
- Manage projects from start to finish—ensuring quality, deadlines, and strategic alignment
- Develop quarterly PR plans and campaign calendars, including trend-based storytelling and leadership themes
- Monitor industry, competitor, and regulatory news for proactive commentary opportunities
- Help lead media training sessions, including message development and all follow-up deliverables
- Assist in planning and allocating budgets and internal team resources
- Lead media efforts with strong relationships across at least 10 key business, finance, or industry-specific publications
- Proactively craft and deliver high-quality pitches that drive media coverage aligned with client goals
- Identify and share emerging media trends, journalist movements, and new story opportunities within the financial and professional services space
- Develop and execute influencer and amplification strategies, particularly across LinkedIn, business podcasts, and niche financial media
- Utilize social media channels to elevate client visibility and support earned efforts
- Track media performance and demonstrate ROI using insights and reporting tools
- Mentor junior team members to strengthen media relationships and pitching skills
- Write and edit content with a sharp eye for financial, legal, or professional services nuance, including: Press releases, pitches, and executive commentary, Contributed articles, blogs, speaking abstracts, and awards, Messaging documents, backgrounders, Q&As, and media briefing books
- Translate complex ideas (e.g., regulations, economic trends, tech disruption) into compelling, accessible narratives
- Maintain consistent tone, quality, and brand alignment across all content
- Lead client reporting, using analytics tools to track media results and provide strategic insights
- Apply data to evolve storytelling, improve pitching strategies, and optimize campaign outcomes
- Collaborate across internal teams—content, design, social, and strategy—to ensure fully integrated service delivery
- Support AI adoption across the team by identifying tools that enhance research, precision, or efficiency
- Coach junior staff, helping them grow in media relations, writing, and industry expertise
- Contribute to a team culture built on collaboration, communication, and mutual respect
- Lead by example—managing up and down with transparency, professionalism, and drive
- Support new business efforts by contributing research and participating in pitches
- Share your expertise through blog posts, internal training, or client case studies
- Actively participate in industry events and networking opportunities
- Embrace and model Highwire’s flexible work culture
- Recommend improvements to workflows or team practices to drive success
- Set and track quarterly performance goals with your manager
- Proactively prioritize tasks and take full ownership of timelines and deliverables
- Drive initiatives forward independently and with accountability
- Seek feedback regularly and turn it into action
- Consistently meet deadlines—or communicate early when adjustments are needed
- Stay up to date on financial services, insurtech, and business news to bring ideas and context to your work
Skills
- 3–5 years of PR/communications experience in an agency setting
- Experience in financial services, insurance technology, or other professional services industries
- Strong media relationships across business, financial, and trade outlets (e.g., CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ, Business Insider, Insurance Journal, etc.)
- Ability to distill complex business topics into engaging stories for diverse media audiences
- Excellent writing and editing skills across formats
- Confidence managing client relationships and internal teams
- Familiarity with analytics tools and reporting best practices
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented, and growth-minded approach
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Generous paid time off
- Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
- Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
- Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
- Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Annual Growth Mindset stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
- Monthly technology reimbursement
- Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
- 501c3 donation matching program
- Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Monthly recognition and team celebrations
- Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
- Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
- Dog-friendly office environment
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work
- Hybrid work schedule with three in-office days per week for candidates located within commuting distance of New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices
- Remote work options for candidates residing in specified states
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