Account Executive, Public Relations (Health)
Highwire Public Relations, Inc., New York, NY, United States
Account Executive, Public Relations (Health)
Connecticut, United States; Florida, United States; Georgia, United States; Iowa, United States; Kansas, United States; Michigan, United States; New Hampshire, United States; North Carolina, United States; Ohio, United States; Oregon, United States; Pennsylvania, United States; Rhode Island, United States; South Carolina, United States; Tennessee, United States; Texas, United States; Utah, United States; Virginia, United States
Account Executives
at Highwire are passionate communicators and collaborative team players who bring client programs to life. On our Health team, they work with healthcare innovators, life sciences companies, health-tech disruptors, and organizations shaping the future of healthcare.
They navigate complex topics such as digital health, medical technologies, clinical research, patient solutions, and healthcare policy, translating technical and clinical messages into clear, compelling narratives that inform, engage, and inspire.
Key Responsibilities Client Service & Program Support
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.
Media & Influencer Relations
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.
Writing & Content Development
Write and edit clear, engaging content across multiple formats, including:
Press releases, media pitches, and Q&As
Award submissions, speaking abstracts, and bios
Contributed articles, blogs, and background materials
Translate complex healthcare or clinical concepts into accessible, compelling narratives.
Ensure accuracy, tone, and messaging consistency across all client deliverables.
Insights, Analytics & Integration
Track, analyze, and report on media results and campaign performance.
Support senior team members in using data to refine pitching and storytelling strategies.
Collaborate with colleagues across teams—social, content, design—to ensure integrated program delivery.
Work closely with your team to support execution, share ideas, and learn from senior mentors.
Take initiative on projects, communicate clearly, and manage your time effectively. Contribute to a supportive, creative, and collaborative team environment.
Success Factors
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 #LI-Remote
About Highwire Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose. With integrated expertise in strategic communications, creative, and insights, we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy and sustainability, professional and financial services, and more.
At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities—can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.
We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.
Our people-first culture is driven by
four
core values:
Team Empowerment
Growth Mindset
Inclusion Always
Fierce Distinction
We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.
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
Annual Growth Mindset Stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
Monthly technology reimbursement
Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
Donation matching program
Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
Monthly recognition and team celebrations
Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
Dog-friendly office environment
A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work
Highwire offers both remote and hybrid work options, depending on where you live.
Hybrid Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices follow a hybrid schedule, with two in-office days per week.
Remote We hire for fully remote roles in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C.
Join the Highwire team If you’re inspired by the opportunity to shape meaningful stories and grow alongside a team that values innovation, accountability, and inclusion, apply below to start the conversation.
Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in Highwire’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. We invite applicants to share their demographic background. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our hiring process.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress toward this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one.
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
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Account Executives
at Highwire are passionate communicators and collaborative team players who bring client programs to life. On our Health team, they work with healthcare innovators, life sciences companies, health-tech disruptors, and organizations shaping the future of healthcare.
They navigate complex topics such as digital health, medical technologies, clinical research, patient solutions, and healthcare policy, translating technical and clinical messages into clear, compelling narratives that inform, engage, and inspire.
Key Responsibilities Client Service & Program Support
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.
Media & Influencer Relations
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.
Writing & Content Development
Write and edit clear, engaging content across multiple formats, including:
Press releases, media pitches, and Q&As
Award submissions, speaking abstracts, and bios
Contributed articles, blogs, and background materials
Translate complex healthcare or clinical concepts into accessible, compelling narratives.
Ensure accuracy, tone, and messaging consistency across all client deliverables.
Insights, Analytics & Integration
Track, analyze, and report on media results and campaign performance.
Support senior team members in using data to refine pitching and storytelling strategies.
Collaborate with colleagues across teams—social, content, design—to ensure integrated program delivery.
Work closely with your team to support execution, share ideas, and learn from senior mentors.
Take initiative on projects, communicate clearly, and manage your time effectively. Contribute to a supportive, creative, and collaborative team environment.
Success Factors
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 #LI-Remote
About Highwire Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose. With integrated expertise in strategic communications, creative, and insights, we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy and sustainability, professional and financial services, and more.
At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities—can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.
We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.
Our people-first culture is driven by
four
core values:
Team Empowerment
Growth Mindset
Inclusion Always
Fierce Distinction
We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.
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
Annual Growth Mindset Stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
Monthly technology reimbursement
Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
Donation matching program
Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
Monthly recognition and team celebrations
Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
Dog-friendly office environment
A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work
Highwire offers both remote and hybrid work options, depending on where you live.
Hybrid Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices follow a hybrid schedule, with two in-office days per week.
Remote We hire for fully remote roles in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C.
Join the Highwire team If you’re inspired by the opportunity to shape meaningful stories and grow alongside a team that values innovation, accountability, and inclusion, apply below to start the conversation.
Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in Highwire’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. We invite applicants to share their demographic background. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our hiring process.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress toward this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one.
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
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