Senior Account Executive, Professional Services at Highwire

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Insurtech, Consulting, Professional ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of public relations experience in an agency setting
  • Specific experience in financial services, insurtech, or professional services sectors
  • Confident communicator
  • Skilled writer
  • Savvy media strategist
  • Ability to take ownership of tactical execution while supporting broader client strategy

Responsibilities

  • Lead media efforts with strong relationships across at least 10 key business, finance, or industry-specific publications
  • Proactively craft and deliver high-quality pitches that drive media coverage aligned with client goals
  • Identify and share emerging media trends, journalist movements, and new story opportunities within the financial and professional services space
  • Develop and execute influencer and amplification strategies, particularly across LinkedIn, business podcasts, and niche financial media
  • Utilize social media channels to elevate client visibility and support earned efforts
  • Track media performance and demonstrate ROI using insights and reporting tools
  • Mentor junior team members to strengthen media relationships and pitching skills
  • Lead the tactical delivery of client programs including media relations, executive thought leadership, awards, speaking, and content
  • Own day-to-day client communications and lead weekly PR calls
  • Manage projects from start to finish—ensuring quality, deadlines, and strategic alignment
  • Develop quarterly PR plans and campaign calendars, including trend-based storytelling and leadership themes
  • Monitor industry, competitor, and regulatory news for proactive commentary opportunities
  • Help lead media training sessions, including message development and all follow-up deliverables
  • Assist in planning and allocating budgets and internal team resources
  • Write and edit content with a sharp eye for financial, legal, or professional services nuance, including press releases, pitches, executive commentary, contributed articles, blogs, speaking abstracts, awards, messaging documents, backgrounders, Q&As, and media briefing books
  • Translate complex ideas (e.g., regulations, economic trends, tech disruptions)

Skills

Public Relations
Strategic Communications
Account Management
Client Relations
Financial Services
Insurtech
Professional Services
Digital Marketing
Executive Visibility
Team Leadership

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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