Account Executive, Public Relations (Health)
About the role
Account Executives at Highwire are passionate communicators and collaborative team players who work with healthcare innovators, life sciences companies, health-tech disruptors, and organizations shaping the future of healthcare.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Aid in the creation of quarterly campaign plans and PR recommendations.
- Build and maintain relationships with reporters and influencers across healthcare, life sciences, and health-tech outlets.
- 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.
- Write and edit clear, engaging content across multiple formats, including press releases, media pitches, and Q&As.
- Translate complex healthcare or clinical concepts into accessible, compelling narratives.
- Ensure accuracy, tone, and messaging consistency across all client deliverables.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- Passionate communicator and collaborative team player.
- Experience working with healthcare, life sciences, or health-tech clients.
- Ability to translate complex healthcare or clinical concepts into accessible, compelling narratives.
- Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail and clarity.
- Experience in media relations and securing coverage.
- Organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in emerging technology trends and storytelling opportunities.
- Growth-minded attitude.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of healthcare, life sciences, or health-tech industries.
- Experience with media relations and pitching.
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $54,000 to $72,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors, including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data. This role also includes a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, and additional perks designed to support your overall well-being and growth.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $54,000 to $72,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors, including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data.
Schedule
This role offers a flexible hybrid work model, with three in-office days per week for those located within commuting distance of our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices, and full remote options for other locations.