Highwire

Senior Account Manager, Public Relations (Cybersecurity)

San Francisco, California, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 43 days ago

CybersecurityIncident ResponseAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

In this role, Senior Account Managers oversee multiple account teams, managing both high-level strategy and day-to-day execution across media relations and integrated programs.
They ensure communications strategies are forward-thinking, results-driven, and aligned with client business objectives.
Strong writing, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the cybersecurity media landscape are essential to success in this role.

Lead strategic media and analyst relations programs for cybersecurity clients across areas including threat intelligence, incident response, data protection, and cloud security.
Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier cybersecurity, technology, and business journalists, as well as key industry analysts.
Oversee measurement and reporting of media performance to ensure programs deliver meaningful visibility and business impact.
Serve as the day-to-day account lead for up to 5 cybersecurity clients, ensuring exceptional client service and program execution.
Build and maintain relationships with key cybersecurity and business media.
Participate in program execution as needed, including writing, media relations, digital communications, and crisis support.
Attend networking events, seminars, and conferences relevant to cybersecurity and communications to maintain professional development and build relationships.
Establish and maintain a focus area within agency support, such as digital strategy, thought leadership development, or cybersecurity-specific communications initiatives
Maintain a respectful, enthusiastic, and professional attitude toward coworkers, clients, and external partners.
Lead by example and ensure teammates have clarity on roles, responsibilities, and cybersecurity client objectives.

Develop and manage monthly and annual budgets, staffing allocations, and team priorities.
Manage up to 2 direct reports, set goals, conduct quarterly check-ins, and deliver annual reviews.
Lead at least one agency-wide training annually and participate in internal trainings as needed.

Partner with clients to elevate thought leadership through feature coverage, executive interviews, and contributed content.
Ensure accurate client billing, expense management, and overall account health.

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