Public Relations Vice President (Health) at Highwire

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medtech, Pharmaceuticals, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience delighting clients, managing teams, and fostering a strong culture in public relations, particularly in healthcare, medtech, health systems, pharma, and life sciences
  • Leadership experience as a hands-on team player, mentor, manager, and leader in client management, staff development, and strategy
  • Ability to drive new business, coach teams, build trusted client relationships, and serve as an energizing catalyst for growth

Responsibilities

  • Help lead the health practice and team to achieve strategic growth and distinction in the market
  • Serve as a strategic partner to clients and direct high-impact programs that help them meet their business goals
  • Build and nurture long-term client relationships and grow business by providing leadership, direction, and strategic guidance to colleagues, day-to-day teams, and clients
  • Generate organic revenue within existing clients by taking a broad view of the entire marketing and communications mix and offering strategic recommendations to expand the scope of work or bring new services
  • Identify and lead new business pitches to bring in new clients to meet growth goals
  • Stay ahead of shifts in the healthcare environment and provide guidance to teams and clients
  • Develop strong media relations programs with timely, relevant, and creative angles that drive positive coverage for clients
  • Manage client budgets, financials, and profitability
  • Oversee team staffing and resourcing to ensure high-quality work for clients
  • Participate in an agency cornerstone (Outstanding Client Services, Strong Careers, Smooth Operators, and Excellent Clients)
  • Work with integrated teams to provide clients with seamless multi-channel solutions utilizing traditional PR, digital, and social media platforms to deliver maximum performance and results
  • Promote a high-performance and continuous improvement culture that values learning and a commitment to quality
  • Manage, mentor, and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach consistently
  • Monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance reviews
  • Represent Highwire and key clients at high-level industry events, seminars

Skills

Public Relations
Healthcare Communications
Digital Marketing
Client Management
Team Leadership
Business Development
Mentoring
Medtech
Pharma
Life Sciences
Health Systems

Highwire

Public relations for disruptive technology companies

About Highwire

Highwire provides specialized public relations services aimed at helping disruptive companies, particularly in the technology sector, communicate effectively. The agency utilizes its background in journalism and its strategic location in Silicon Valley to craft tailored communication strategies that resonate with target audiences. Highwire's services include media relations, content creation, crisis communication, and strategic consulting, all designed to meet the unique needs of each client. What sets Highwire apart from its competitors is its focus on delivering measurable results and its deep understanding of the fast-paced tech industry. The company's goal is to create meaningful business outcomes for its clients by ensuring their messages are effectively conveyed in a complex media landscape.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$1.2MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
ConsultingIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Home Office Stipend
Wellness Program

Risks

Internal restructuring from new executive appointments may disrupt service delivery.
Integration challenges from acquisitions could lead to operational inefficiencies.
Departure of key personnel may result in loss of client relationships.

Differentiation

Highwire specializes in PR for disruptive tech companies, leveraging Silicon Valley's innovation hub.
The firm integrates journalism roots with strategic PR, offering tailored communication strategies.
Highwire's focus on AI and robotics positions it as a leader in tech PR.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven PR strategies enhances Highwire's service offerings.
Acquisitions like Candor Content expand Highwire's digital marketing capabilities.
Strategic location in the Bay Area offers access to emerging tech sectors.

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