Highwire

Highwire

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

San Francisco, California, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$63k-$90kDetected 62 days ago
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About the role

  • Senior Account Executives at Highwire are strategic communicators, client champions, and team leaders.
  • They are confident communicators, skilled writers, and savvy media strategists who take ownership of tactical execution while supporting broader client strategy.
  • We know that the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the 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-ensuring quality, deadlines, and strategic alignment.
  • Develop quarterly PR plans and campaign calendars, including trend-based storytelling and leadership themes.
  • Help lead media training sessions, including message development and all follow-up deliverables.
  • Lead media efforts with strong relationships across at least 10 key business, finance, or industry-specific publications.
  • Develop and execute influencer and amplification strategies, particularly across LinkedIn, business podcasts, and niche financial media.
  • Utilize social media channels to elevate client visibility and support earned efforts.
  • Messaging documents, backgrounders, Q&As, and media briefing books
  • Maintain consistent tone, quality, and brand alignment across all content.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is $63,000 to $90,000, 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

  • Proactively craft and deliver high-quality pitches that drive media coverage aligned with client goals.

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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