Responsibilities

• Account Managers on our Health team lead communications programs for organizations across the healthcare and health innovation landscape.
• They bring a strong understanding of the healthcare ecosystem — including areas such as digital health, healthcare technology, patient care innovation, health systems, and emerging health trends — and help translate complex topics into compelling, business-relevant narratives.
• In this role, Account Managers manage multiple client accounts, overseeing strategic communications planning, media relations, executive visibility, and issues management.
• They serve as trusted partners to their clients, guiding programs that build credibility, strengthen thought leadership, and foster trust in one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving industries.
• Account Managers also mentor junior team members, contribute to new business development, and help advance Highwire’s reputation as a leading healthcare communications agency.
• Media Relations: Develop and lead proactive media and analyst relations programs for health clients — spanning topics like healthcare innovation, digital health, patient outcomes, health data, and industry trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with key healthcare, technology, and business journalists as well as influential industry analysts.
• Identify timely story opportunities tied to healthcare innovation, research developments, policy trends, and breaking news.
• Craft compelling story angles and data-driven pitches that drive high-impact coverage in top-tier business, healthcare, and trade outlets.
• Leverage digital and social media channels to enhance thought leadership and media amplification.