Account Executive, Public Relations (Health)

Highwire•San Francisco, CA

18h•$54,000 - $72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Account Executives at Highwire are communicators and collaborative team players who bring client programs to life. On the Health team, this role supports healthcare innovators, life sciences companies, health-tech organizations, and others shaping the future of healthcare. The work may involve topics such as digital health, medical technologies, clinical research, patient solutions, and healthcare policy, translating technical and clinical messages into clear, compelling narratives. The Account Executive supports client programs through media relations, awards, speaking programs, content development, project coordination, research, and campaign planning. The role also contributes to media and influencer outreach, writing and editing, performance reporting, and integrated work with social, content, and design colleagues. Team members are expected to take initiative, communicate clearly, manage their time, and contribute to a supportive and collaborative environment. Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency serving sectors including B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, and professional and financial services. The company describes its culture as inclusive, values-driven, and people-first, and offers remote or hybrid work depending on the candidate’s location. Candidates must reside in one of the listed eligible locations at the time of hire. Employees near the New York or San Francisco offices follow a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week; fully remote roles are available in specified states and Washington, D.C.

Requirements

2–3 years of public relations or communications experience in an agency setting.
Background in healthcare, life sciences, or health-tech sectors.
Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to detail and clarity.
Experience supporting media relations and securing coverage.
Strong organization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
Curiosity about emerging technology trends and storytelling opportunities.
Proactive, team-oriented, and growth-minded attitude.
Must reside at the time of hire in one of the eligible locations listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day client account work, including media relations, awards, speaking programs, and content development.
Track project deliverables, timelines, and priorities to ensure quality and alignment with client goals.
Participate in client calls and meetings, take notes, draft recaps, and ensure follow-up items are completed.
Research industry trends, competitors, and media opportunities to inform client storytelling.
Assist with quarterly campaign plans and public relations recommendations.
Build and maintain relationships with reporters and influencers across healthcare, life sciences, and health-tech outlets.
Research and develop targeted media lists and pitching opportunities.
Draft, refine, and distribute pitches to generate coverage aligned with client goals.
Monitor media coverage and industry news to identify opportunities for client participation.
Contribute to social and digital amplification strategies for earned media results.
Write and edit press releases, media pitches, Q&As, award submissions, speaking abstracts, bios, contributed articles, blogs, and background materials.
Translate complex healthcare or clinical concepts into accessible, compelling narratives.
Ensure accuracy, tone, and messaging consistency across client deliverables.
Track, analyze, and report on media results and campaign performance.
Support senior team members in using data to refine pitching and storytelling strategies.
Collaborate with social, content, and design colleagues to deliver integrated programs.
Support program execution, share ideas, take initiative, communicate clearly, manage time effectively, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.