Account Director, Public Relations (Business of Health)
Highwire · New York, New York, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $110,000 to $150,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 61 days Highwire 's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 90% of Highwire 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Highwire
- high 89 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
- 2026-10-22
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 at Highwire leads integrated communications programs for clients in the healthcare sector, focusing on the Business of Health. Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing account teams, and providing strategic counsel to clients while ensuring program delivery aligns with business objectives. The role also involves mentoring team members and contributing to new business development, all within a collaborative and inclusive agency culture.
- 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
- Salary range provided is $110,000 to $150,000, which may vary based on several factors
- Role involves managing multiple accounts and teams, which may require strong multitasking abilities
- Position requires a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, which could be challenging for candidates without relevant experience
Summarised from Highwire 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Highwire on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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