Senior Account Executive, Professional Services
Highwire PR
Senior Account Executive, Professional Services
Highwire PR
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Illinois
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💰 $63,000 - $80,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Lead media and influencer relations, crafting and delivering high-quality pitches and influencer/amplification strategies (LinkedIn, business podcasts, niche financial media)
- Own day-to-day client communications and tactical delivery of client programs (media relations, executive thought leadership, awards, speaking, content)
- Develop quarterly PR plans and campaign calendars; manage projects from start to finish ensuring quality and deadlines
- Write and edit press releases, pitches, executive commentary, contributed articles, blogs, speaking abstracts, awards, messaging, backgrounders, Q&As, and media briefing books
- Track media performance, lead client reporting using analytics tools, and demonstrate ROI through insights and reporting
- Mentor junior team members and coach on media relations, writing, and industry expertise
- Collaborate across content, design, social, and strategy teams to ensure integrated service delivery
- Support AI adoption by identifying tools that enhance research, precision, or efficiency
- Participate in new business efforts, contribute research and pitches, and recommend workflow improvements
- Set and track quarterly performance goals, prioritize tasks, and proactively drive initiatives with accountability
Requirements
- 3–5 years of PR/communications experience in an agency setting (required)
- Experience in financial services, insurance technology, or other professional services industries (required)
- Strong media relationships across business, financial, and trade outlets (e.g., CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ, Business Insider, Insurance Journal, etc.)
- Ability to distill complex business topics into engaging stories for diverse media audiences
- Excellent writing and editing skills across formats
- Confidence managing client relationships and internal teams
- Familiarity with analytics tools and reporting best practices
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented, and growth-minded approach
