Senior Account Executive, Public Relations (Financial & Professional Services)

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$63K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end delivery of client PR programs, including media relations, thought leadership, awards, speaking, and content, while managing day-to-day client communications, budgeting, and a network of top outlets.

Lead strategic media relations and content initiatives across financial services sectors
Oversee client communications, planning, and weekly PR calls
Develop quarterly PR plans, monitor industry trends, and identify story opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead the tactical delivery of client programs including media relations, executive thought leadership, awards, speaking, and content.
Own day-to-day client communications and lead weekly PR calls.
Manage projects from start to finish—ensuring quality, deadlines, and strategic alignment.
Develop quarterly PR plans and campaign calendars, including trend-based storytelling and leadership themes.
Monitor industry, competitor, and regulatory news for proactive commentary opportunities.
Help lead media training sessions, including message development and all follow-up deliverables.
Assist in planning and allocating budgets and internal team resources.
Lead media efforts with strong relationships across at least 10 key business, finance, or industry-specific publications.
Proactively craft and deliver high-quality pitches that drive media coverage aligned with client goals.
Identify and share emerging media trends, journalist movements, and new story opportunities within the financial and professional services space.

Requirements

3–5 years of PR/communications experience in an agency setting (required)
Experience in financial services, insurance technology, or other professional services industries (required)
Strong media relationships across business, financial, and trade outlets (e.g., CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ, Business Insider, Insurance Journal, etc.)
Ability to distill complex business topics into engaging stories for diverse media audiences
Excellent writing and editing skills across formats
Confidence managing client relationships and internal teams
Familiarity with analytics tools and reporting best practices
A collaborative, solutions-oriented, and growth-minded approach

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

Highwire

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)

www.teamhighwire.com