Senior Account Executive, Public Relations (Financial & Professional Services) at Highwire

Highwire

New York, New York, United States·2d ago

SeniorFull-timeRustAI

Salary Range

$66,300 - $89,700 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our Professional Services team at Highwire. This role involves strategic communications, client management, and team leadership across financial services, insurance technology, and other advisory-driven industries.

Key Responsibilities

→Lead tactical delivery of client programs including media relations, executive thought leadership, awards, speaking, and content.
→Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring quality, deadlines, and strategic alignment.
→Develop quarterly PR plans and campaign calendars.
→Lead media efforts with strong relationships across key business, finance, or industry-specific publications.
→Craft and deliver high-quality pitches that drive media coverage aligned with client goals.
→Develop and execute influencer and amplification strategies.
→Write and edit content including press releases, pitches, executive commentary, and more.
→Lead client reporting using analytics tools to track media results.
→Coach junior staff, helping them grow in media relations, writing, and industry expertise.
→Support new business efforts by contributing research and participating in pitches.

Requirements

✓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.
✓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.