Senior Account Executive, Public Relations (Health)

USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Drive strategic PR programs for healthcare clients, leading media relations, campaigns, and team coaching.

  • Lead media relations and client communications across healthcare, health-tech, and life sciences programs.
  • Must-have: 3–5 years of agency PR/communications experience with proven placements.
  • Standout: Strong leadership, cross-functional coaching, and trusted strategic counsel.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead tactical execution of key PR program elements including media relations, analyst relations, awards, speaking, and content.
  • Manage projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets.
  • Lead regular client communications, including owning and facilitating weekly PR calls and check-ins.
  • Serve as a reliable, go-to resource for clients, offering strategic counsel—even under high-pressure or reactive circumstances.
  • Develop and present quarterly campaigns and PR plans, incorporating creative themes, industry trends, and thought leadership.
  • Track competitor activity and identify timely opportunities for client commentary and positioning.
  • Participate in media training sessions, developing key messages and handling all session follow-up.
  • Develop budget recommendations and team priority allocations to support client needs.
  • Own and lead media relations efforts, with strong existing relationships across at least 10 key healthcare, health-tech, and business publications.
  • Consistently develop and deliver proactive, creative pitches that generate coverage and drive results for clients and the agency.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of PR/communications experience in an agency setting (required)
  • Background in healthcare, health-tech, life sciences, or medical technology sectors
  • Demonstrated success in developing media relationships and securing impactful placements
  • Strong writing and editing skills across a variety of formats and audiences
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and leading day-to-day client work
  • Comfort with data, analytics, and ROI reporting
  • A growth mindset, collaborative spirit, and desire to lead within a team environment

Preferred

  • Mentorship experience with junior team members
  • Experience with AI tools in workflows
  • Experience with analytics or ROI reporting beyond required baseline

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
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
  • Paid parental leave benefits
  • Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
  • Commuter benefits
  • Monthly technology reimbursement
  • Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
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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)

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

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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