Account Director, Public Relations (Financial & Professional Services)

Boston, MA (Remote)

$110K/yr – $150K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead financial and professional services PR, driving client strategy and growth with senior-level counsel and media relations.

  • Must-have: 7+ years of agency PR/communications, with financial or professional services client experience.
  • Standout: Established relationships with financial/business media and leadership in multi-client programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead Financial or Professional Services clients across sectors including fintech, banking, wealth management, insurance, consulting, and advisory services.
  • Develop integrated communications strategies that build brand credibility, awareness, and measurable business impact.
  • Provide senior-level counsel on messaging, positioning, regulatory considerations, and media engagement strategies.
  • Translate complex financial and advisory topics into compelling, business-relevant narratives.
  • Serve as the senior client lead, ensuring deliverables consistently meet or exceed expectations.
  • Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing client relationships.
  • Partner with clients on executive visibility, thought leadership, and market-driven storytelling initiatives.
  • Manage budgets, forecast hours, and allocate resources efficiently across teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, financial, and industry trade media.
  • Drive thought leadership programs and creative storytelling that elevate client visibility.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of PR or communications experience in an agency setting.
  • Deep experience working with Financial or Professional Services clients, including fintech, banking, insurance, asset management, or consulting firms.
  • Proven success developing and executing integrated communications programs that deliver measurable business impact.
  • Strong understanding of the financial, business, and trade media landscape.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership and client management experience.
  • Established relationships with financial and business media.
  • Experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to identify growth opportunities.
  • Creative, collaborative, and confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • 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
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Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency built at the intersection of innovation and industry.We help ambitious brands navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose. With integrated capabilities across strategic marketing communications, creative, and insights, we bring clarity where there’s noise – and influence where it matters most.Our team operates at the speed of change, delivering bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B tech, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, financial services, and beyond.Whether you’re preparing for IPO, entering a new market, or reshaping your category, we’re the partner that helps you rise above.Highwire. Above all.

San Francisco, California, USA
184 employees (40 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
9.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38.4%
Direct
41.9%
Referral
6.3%
Social
11.6%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~184

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
33 (18% of company)
Median Career Experience
8.5 years
Median Tenure
2.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
8

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2022
    Private Equity

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