Highwire is hiring: Public Relations Account Manager (B2B Technology, Cybersecur

Overview

Public Relations Account Manager (B2B Technology, Cybersecurity, Financial Services) at Highwire. Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies that work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves.

We believe storytelling fuels transformation and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can feel safe, celebrated and worthy. Our diversity, inclusion and belonging are foundational to our business and culture. We are a people-first agency looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Media/Influencer Relations
• Strong relationships with business, broadcast and influencer media and the ability to direct staff to develop the same
• Creative use of social media channels to engage and support efforts
• Ongoing engagement of media for the agency (e.g., blog Q&A, lunch talks, etc.)
• Experience measuring the ROI of communications activities
• Experience with social media influencer engagement, content campaigns, and media coverage amplification
• Client Service/Management
• Ability to manage PR programs from kickoff through achieving goals
• Ability to set aggressive but achievable goals based on generating news and ongoing coverage
• Exceptional client management skills and deep personal investment in client success
• Ability to manage through periods of change or challenge
• Ability to think clearly and project confidence amid crisis situations or in the face of strong competition
• Day-to-day contact for clients
• Develop budget and team priority allocations and identify opportunities to increase budget
• Lead media training sessions with clients including developing key messages and all follow up from the session
• Writing Proficiencies
• Ability to generate a plan for a campaign or an entire PR program
• Ability to generate and edit award submissions, press releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, biographies, tour reports, briefing books, contributed articles, speaking opportunity abstracts, pitches, Q&As, company memoranda and general team correspondence; also responsible for their production and assembly
• Professional, articulate and timely client communication; development of consistent, creative, successful pitches
• Agency Operations
• Maintain 2 direct reports, assist in development of goals for reports, deliver annual reviews and quarterly check-ins
• Participation in new business process including proactively identifying new targets, research and presenting at pitch
• Identify, attend and encourage others to attend networking events
• Maintain a respectful, enthusiastic, and professional attitude towards coworkers, clients, and outside colleagues and lead by example
• Support teams and manage up and down
• Responsible use of flexible work policies
• Uses Highwire social channels; writes for Highwire blog
• Mentor junior staff to elevate development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience growing teams and delighting clients
• Experience leading 3 to 4 teams and managing a full lifecycle from strategy to media activation
• Rock-solid writing skills and in-depth knowledge of the technology industry
• Proficiency with digital and social media
• Track record of leading edge thinking to develop programs with meaningful business impact
• Ability to inspire and energize teams and elevate the agency
• Technology background and established relationships with consumer tech media

Highwire Perks

• Competitive salary
• Merit-based bonuses and promotions
• Hybrid work model to suit your schedule and lifestyle
• Excellent vacation policy including extended break for summer and winter holiday
• Participate in Empower Hours on Fridays; Team has the ability to log off by 3pm
• 401K Match
• Medical and dental benefits/ FSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefit
• Home office equipment stipend
• Growth Mindset Stipend of $100 annually for books, exhibitions, etc
• Technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit
• Donation Match
• Mentorship
• Monthly recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus
• New business referral bonus
• Quarterly Highwire fun events – Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday
• Dog friendly work environment
• Extremely supportive, nurturing environment with many opportunities for learning and growth

Note: The duties delineated above will vary depending on the needs of each specific account. This description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The candidate may be asked to perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

We are actively seeking candidates who possess a genuine passion for tech PR and are excited to expand our team. If you are enthusiastic about tech PR and eager to embark on a rewarding career, apply today. We value your interest in our agency and look forward to hearing from you.

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