Account Director, Public Relations (Cybersecurity)

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

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

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Summary

Lead cybersecurity communications programs for high-impact clients, directing thought leadership, media strategy, and cross-functional teams across threat intel, cloud security, and incident response.

  • Own client relationships and growth; drive executive visibility and thought leadership
  • Translate complex security topics into business narratives and secure broad media coverage
  • Guide cross-functional teams and ensure delivering measurable impact

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead cybersecurity clients across areas including threat intelligence, cloud security, identity management, incident response, infrastructure protection, and security operations.
  • Develop integrated communications strategies that build brand credibility, market leadership, and trust within the cybersecurity industry.
  • Provide senior-level counsel on messaging, positioning, media engagement, and reputation management strategies.
  • Translate complex cybersecurity topics into compelling, business-relevant narratives for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Serve as the senior client lead, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
  • Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing accounts.
  • Partner with clients on executive visibility, thought leadership, and research-driven storytelling initiatives.
  • Manage budgets, forecast hours, and allocate resources effectively across account teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier cybersecurity, technology, business, and privacy media.
  • Drive thought leadership programs grounded in security research, emerging threats, and market trends.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of PR or communications experience in an agency setting.
  • Deep experience working with cybersecurity clients, including threat intelligence, SaaS security, network defense, identity, cloud security, or security operations platforms.
  • Proven success developing and executing integrated communications programs that deliver measurable business impact.
  • Strong understanding of the cybersecurity media landscape and security analyst ecosystem.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership and client management experience.
  • Established relationships with cybersecurity, technology, 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)

Salaries

Posted range

$110K/yr – $150K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
33 (18% of company)
Median Career Experience
8.5 years
Median Tenure
2.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
11

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2022
    Private Equity

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
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Account Director, Public Relations (Cybersecurity)

Highwire · New York City, NY · Hybrid