Public Relations Specialist
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Aliso Viejo, CA (Remote)
$101K/yr - $127K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level7+ years exp.
17 hrs ago
Account Executive, Public Relations (Health)
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
$54K/yr – $72K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time
Posted 6 weeks ago
Job Summary
Own and drive client-facing communications programs by leading media relations, content development, and campaign planning, while building reporter and influencer relationships and synthesizing results for healthcare and health-tech clients.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day client account work, including media relations, awards, speaking programs, and content development.
- Help manage projects by tracking deliverables, timelines, and priorities to ensure quality and alignment with client goals.
- Participate in client calls and meetings, taking notes, drafting recaps, and ensuring follow-up items are completed.
- Research industry trends, competitors, and media opportunities to inform client storytelling.
- Assist in the creation of quarterly campaign plans and PR recommendations.
- Build and maintain relationships with reporters and influencers across healthcare, life sciences, and health-tech outlets.
- Research and develop targeted media lists and pitch opportunities.
- Draft, refine, and distribute pitches that generate coverage aligned with client goals.
- Monitor media coverage and industry news to identify opportunities for client participation.
- Contribute to social and digital amplification strategies to extend earned media results.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of PR or communications experience, in an agency setting
- Background in healthcare, life sciences, or health-tech sectors
- Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for detail and clarity
- Experience supporting media relations and securing coverage
- Strong organization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
- Curiosity about emerging technology trends and storytelling opportunities
- A proactive, team-oriented, and growth-minded attitude
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.
Salaries
Posted range
$54K/yr – $72K/yr
Taken straight from the job posting.
The middle of this range ($63K) is 36% below the median base salary for Public Relations Manager roles in the United States ($98K).
Public Relations Manager median pay in the United States
Most pay falls between $83K and $118K. Based on 98 salaries.
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
33 (18% of company)
Median Career Experience
8.5 years
Median Tenure
2.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
12
People
Marketing Leadership
Funding
Last Raise
Private Equity, 4 years ago
Funding History
- Sep 2022Private 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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