Public Relations Account Manager – B2B Technology, Cybersecurity, Financial Services

Highwire PR

full-time

Posted on: 9/5/2025

Location: Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

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About the role

Lead 3 to 4 teams developing high-level strategy with clients
Manage media, influencers and social media activities
Direct staff to develop media relationships and social media strategies
Engage media for the agency (blog Q&A, lunch talks, etc.)
Measure ROI of communications activities and amplify coverage
Manage PR programs from kickoff through achieving goals
Set goals, develop budgets and team priority allocations
Serve as day-to-day contact for clients and ensure client success
Lead media training sessions and develop key messages
Produce and edit press releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, pitches and other materials
Maintain and mentor direct reports; conduct performance reviews
Participate in new business process, research and pitch presentations
Use Highwire social channels and write for Highwire blog

5+ years of experience growing teams and delighting clients
Technology background and established relationships with consumer tech media
Rock-solid writing skills
In-depth knowledge of the technology industry
Proficiency with digital and social media channels
Experience measuring the ROI of communications activities
Experience with social media influencer engagement, content campaigns, and media coverage amplification
Exceptional client management skills
Ability to manage PR Programs from kick off through achieving goals
Ability to set aggressive but achievable goals
Ability to manage through periods of change or challenge
Ability to think clearly and project confidence amid crisis situations
Ability to lead media training sessions with clients
Ability to generate and edit press materials and other PR deliverables
Ability to maintain 2 direct reports and deliver annual reviews