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Account Director, Public Relations (Business of Health)

Highwire · Colorado, United States; Illinois, United States; Maryland, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Washington, United States

Posted 26 days ago · $110,000 to $135,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
26 days
Highwire 's roles stay open a median of 43 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
90% of Highwire 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Highwire
high
45 stale, 0 reposted of 92 open
Hiring momentum
152 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Highwire 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Highwire .

About this role

The Account Director for Public Relations on Highwire’s Health team leads integrated communications programs for clients in the healthcare sector. This role involves overseeing account teams, developing strategic communications strategies, managing media relations, and mentoring junior team members. The director serves as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring that communications are effective and aligned with business objectives while also contributing to new business development and agency initiatives.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Highwire as an employer.

What you need

  • 7+ years of PR, communications, or marketing experience in an agency environment
  • Experience working with healthcare, health services, managed care, health plans, benefits, care delivery, hospitals and health systems, value-based care, mental health, or related organizations
  • Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communications programs that drive measurable results
  • Strong understanding of the healthcare business and media landscape
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Experience managing multiple client accounts and cross-functional teams

What you get

  • Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
  • Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
  • Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
  • Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the types of clients or projects may indicate variability in workload or expectations.
  • The role requires a strong background in healthcare communications, which may limit candidates without this specific experience.
  • The position involves managing multiple accounts, which could lead to a high-pressure environment depending on client demands.

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Listed by Highwire on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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