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

The role

Senior Account Executives lead tactical client programs including media relations, executive thought leadership, and content. They manage day-to-day client communications and develop quarterly PR plans for financial and professional services clients.

What you will do

• Lead 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.
• Develop quarterly PR plans and campaign calendars.
• Monitor industry, competitor, and regulatory news.
• Help lead media training sessions.
• Assist in planning and allocating budgets and internal team resources.
• Lead media efforts with strong relationships across at least 10 key publications.
• Craft and deliver high-quality pitches.
• Develop and execute influencer and amplification strategies.

Required qualifications

• 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
• Excellent writing and editing skills across formats
• Confidence managing client relationships and internal teams
• Familiarity with analytics tools and reporting best practices
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented, and growth-minded approach
• Must reside in one of the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North C

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
• Flexible hybrid work model
• Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
• Early log-off on Fridays through 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

Before you apply

• Only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the listed states at the time of hire
• This posting may be used to build our talent pipeline

About the company

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. They partner with ambitious companies and established brands across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, professional and financial services, and more.