Account Executive, Public Relations (Health)

Highwire•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Remote

About The Position

Highwire is seeking an Account Executive for its Health team to support public relations programs for healthcare innovators, life sciences companies, health-tech organizations, and others shaping the future of healthcare. The role translates technical and clinical topics—including digital health, medical technologies, clinical research, patient solutions, and healthcare policy—into clear, engaging narratives. The Account Executive supports day-to-day client work across media relations, awards, speaking programs, and content development; helps manage project deliverables and timelines; researches industry trends and media opportunities; and assists with campaign planning and PR recommendations. The role also develops media relationships and pitches, creates and edits client content, monitors and reports on campaign performance, and collaborates with social, content, and design colleagues to deliver integrated programs. The position calls for an organized, proactive, collaborative communicator with relevant PR or communications experience and an interest in healthcare and emerging technology. Highwire offers remote and hybrid work options based on location. Employees within commuting distance of the New York City or San Francisco offices follow a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week. Fully remote hiring is limited to candidates residing in the states and locations listed in the posting at the time of hire.

Requirements

2–3 years of PR 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 organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
Curiosity about emerging technology trends and storytelling opportunities.
Proactive, team-oriented, and growth-minded attitude.
For remote work, reside at the time of hire in one of the locations listed in the posting; candidates within commuting distance of the New York City or San Francisco offices follow the hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day client account work, including media relations, awards, speaking programs, and content development.
Track project deliverables, timelines, and priorities to help ensure quality and alignment with client goals.
Participate in client calls and meetings, take notes, draft recaps, and follow through on action items.
Research industry trends, competitors, and media opportunities to inform client storytelling.
Assist with quarterly campaign plans and PR 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.
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 narratives, ensuring accuracy, appropriate tone, and messaging consistency.
Track, analyze, and report 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 on integrated program delivery.
Support team execution, share ideas, take initiative, communicate clearly, and manage time effectively.
Contribute to a supportive, creative, and collaborative team environment.