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 business, finance, or industry-specific 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

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

• Candidates must 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 various sectors including B2B technology, healthcare, and financial services.