Highwire

Highwire

Account Director, Public Relations (B2B Technology)

New York, New York, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$150kDetected 55 days ago
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About the role

  • In this role, Account Directors oversee 4-5 account teams, providing strategic leadership, senior client counsel, and mentorship.
  • They ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery while guiding clients on positioning, storytelling, and visibility initiatives.
  • The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors, including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data.

Responsibilities

  • Lead B2B technology clients across enterprise software, AI, cloud, and data infrastructure sectors.
  • Develop integrated communications strategies that drive brand credibility, awareness, and business impact.
  • Serve as the senior client lead, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
  • Partner with clients on executive visibility and product storytelling initiatives.
  • Manage budgets, forecast hours, and allocate resources efficiently across teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, tech, and trade media.
  • Drive thought leadership programs and creative storytelling that elevate client visibility.
  • Manage 3-4 direct reports, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback.
  • Support new business initiatives, from research and ideation through pitch presentation.
  • Lead by example, maintaining high standards of professionalism, accountability, and client service.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of the B2B technology media and analyst landscape.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors, including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data.

Benefits

  • Oversee data-driven and trend-based pitching to secure meaningful media coverage.

Company info

  • Team Empowerment
  • Growth Mindset
  • Inclusion Always
  • Fierce Distinction
  • 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
  • We are only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the locations listed above at the time of hire.
  • Join the Highwire team
  • If you're inspired by the opportunity to shape meaningful stories and grow alongside a team that values innovation, accountability, and inclusion, apply below to start the conversation.
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