Account Executive, Public Relations (Health)

Highwire•Los Angeles, CA

17h•$54,000 - $72,000•Remote

About The Position

Account Executives on Highwire’s Health team support client programs for healthcare innovators, life sciences companies, health-tech organizations, and others shaping the future of healthcare. The role involves communicating complex subjects—including digital health, medical technologies, clinical research, patient solutions, and healthcare policy—as clear and compelling narratives. The Account Executive supports day-to-day client service and program execution, media and influencer relations, writing and content development, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration. They help manage deliverables and timelines, develop media opportunities and content, monitor coverage, and contribute to campaign recommendations and reporting. The position calls for a proactive, organized, team-oriented communicator who is interested in healthcare and emerging technology. Highwire offers remote and hybrid work options depending on location. Employees within commuting distance of the New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices work a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week. Fully remote roles are available only in the states and district listed in the posting, and candidates must reside in an eligible location at the time of hire.

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 deliverables, timelines, and priorities to support quality and alignment with client goals.
Participate in client calls and meetings, take notes, draft recaps, and follow up on action items.
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 and 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, design, and other colleagues on integrated program delivery.
Support team execution, share ideas, take initiative, communicate clearly, manage time effectively, and contribute to a collaborative environment.