Senior Account Executive, Public Relations (Health)

Highwire•San Francisco, CA

9d•$63,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Highwire is hiring a Senior Account Executive for its Health team, which works with organizations in healthcare technology, life sciences, digital health, medical devices, and healthcare services. The role combines tactical PR program leadership, client service, media relations, writing, analytics, and mentorship. The Senior Account Executive manages client programs from concept through completion, provides strategic counsel, leads regular client communications, and develops campaign plans and recommendations. The role also contributes to new business, agency thought leadership, team operations, and ongoing professional development. Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency working across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, professional services, and financial services. The company describes its culture as inclusive, collaborative, and people-first, with core values of Team Empowerment, Growth Mindset, Inclusion Always, and Fierce Distinction. The role may be hybrid or remote depending on the candidate’s location. Candidates within commuting distance of the New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices follow a hybrid schedule of three in-office days per week. Fully remote hiring is available in the states and district listed in the posting; candidates must reside in an eligible location at the time of hire.

Requirements

3–5 years of PR or communications experience in an agency setting.
Background in healthcare, health-tech, life sciences, or medical technology sectors.
Demonstrated success developing media relationships and securing impactful placements.
Strong writing and editing skills across a variety of formats and audiences.
Experience managing multiple priorities and leading day-to-day client work.
Comfort with data, analytics, and ROI reporting.
Growth mindset, collaborative spirit, and desire to lead within a team environment.
Ability to drive projects independently without frequent check-ins or reminders.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines or communicate proactively when changes arise.

Responsibilities

Lead tactical execution of PR program elements, including media relations, analyst relations, awards, speaking, and content.
Manage projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets.
Lead client communications, including facilitating weekly PR calls and check-ins.
Serve as a client resource and provide strategic counsel, including in high-pressure or reactive situations.
Develop and present quarterly campaigns and PR plans incorporating creative themes, industry trends, and thought leadership.
Track competitor activity and identify timely opportunities for client commentary and positioning.
Participate in media training, develop key messages, and handle session follow-up.
Develop budget recommendations and team priority allocations to support client needs.
Lead media relations and maintain relationships across healthcare, health-tech, and business publications.
Develop and deliver proactive, creative pitches to generate client and agency coverage.
Identify emerging media opportunities and industry trends, and share insights across teams.
Use social and digital channels to amplify earned media and engage influencer communities.
Support and participate in influencer campaigns, integrating content and coverage amplification strategies.
Measure and report communications ROI using analytics to optimize future efforts.
Coach junior team members to strengthen media relationships and pitching skills.
Plan and create strategic content for campaigns and broader PR programs.
Write and edit press releases, pitches, Q&As, award submissions, speaking abstracts, contributed articles, blog posts, executive bios, fact sheets, backgrounders, briefing books, and client correspondence.
Deliver clear, timely communication with clients and internal teams, and produce media-ready pitches.
Lead reporting using analytics tools, and present performance updates and campaign insights to clients.
Collaborate across departments and specialty teams to ensure integrated service delivery.
Help evaluate and implement AI tools to improve workflow efficiency, speed, and creativity.
Mentor junior team members through coaching, feedback, and day-to-day support.
Foster collaboration, open communication, shared learning, and creative thinking; model respectful and professional conduct.
Support team dynamics by managing up and down effectively.
Participate in new business efforts, including research and presentations.
Contribute to Highwire thought leadership by writing blog posts and engaging with social channels.
Attend and encourage participation in networking events and industry panels.
Identify operational or cultural improvement opportunities and share ideas with leadership.
Set and track quarterly goals with a manager and take ownership of professional growth.
Prioritize responsibilities based on impact, client goals, and internal workflow; independently drive projects forward.
Identify opportunities to improve skills, tools, or processes and propose actionable solutions.
Meet deadlines or proactively communicate when circumstances change.
Engage regularly in industry networking and development opportunities.