Account Manager, Public Relations (Financial & Professional Services)

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $105K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media relations and thought leadership programs for financial services clients with agency-level leadership and senior client stewardship.

  • Own development and leadership of media and thought leadership strategies for F/S clients.
  • 5+ years in PR/communications in an agency; strong relationships with top-tier business media.
  • Translate complex topics into accessible narratives and lead multi-client programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead media and thought leadership strategies for Financial and Professional Services clients, including consultancies, financial institutions, and fintechs.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with business, finance, and professional services media across national, trade, and broadcast outlets.
  • Guide teams in identifying story opportunities that align with client expertise, industry trends, and breaking news cycles.
  • Leverage social media and digital channels to amplify thought leadership and executive visibility.
  • Demonstrate experience measuring the ROI and impact of media and influencer engagement programs.
  • Identify opportunities for contributed content, bylined articles, panels, podcasts, and speaking engagements.
  • Serve as the day-to-day client contact, managing communications programs from strategy through execution.
  • Develop integrated communications plans that drive brand visibility, credibility, and business influence for professional services organizations.
  • Set and manage goals around thought leadership, media coverage, and industry recognition.
  • Provide strategic counsel to senior-level clients, demonstrating an understanding of both communications and business strategy.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of PR, communications, or marketing experience in an agency environment (required)
  • Experience working with Financial or Professional Services clients (required) — such as consulting firms, financial institutions, fintechs, or legal services organizations
  • Deep understanding of professional services communications, including thought leadership, executive positioning, and reputation management
  • Strong relationships with top-tier business, financial, and trade media
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex topics into engaging narratives
  • Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communications programs that drive measurable results
  • Experience managing multiple client accounts, budgets, and teams
  • Track record of mentoring and developing junior team members
  • Strategic, confident communicator who can build trusted relationships with senior executives
  • Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about helping professional services brands make an impact

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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