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Account Director, Public Relations (Business of Health)

Highwire · San Francisco, California, United States

Posted 26 days ago · $110,000 to $150,000

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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 at Highwire leads integrated communications programs for clients in the healthcare sector, focusing on the Business of Health. This role involves developing strategies, overseeing media relations, and mentoring team members while ensuring client programs are strategic and results-driven. The director will also engage in new business development and represent the agency at industry events.

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

  • Salary range provided, but final offer based on multiple factors
  • Role involves significant leadership and client interaction, which may require high accountability
  • Hybrid work model requires candidates to be within commuting distance of specific offices for in-office days

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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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