Highwire

Account Manager, Public Relations (Cybersecurity)

Highwire · San Francisco, California, United States

Posted 15 days ago · $80,000 to $105,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
15 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

As an Account Manager on the Cybersecurity team, you will lead communications programs for influential cybersecurity companies, translating complex topics into compelling narratives. Your responsibilities include managing client accounts, overseeing media relations, and mentoring junior team members while contributing to new business development. You will also develop PR strategies, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality deliverables, all while staying current on industry trends.

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

  • 5+ years of PR, communications, or marketing experience in an agency environment
  • Experience working with cybersecurity clients
  • Deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and media ecosystem
  • Established relationships with business, technology, and cybersecurity trade media and analysts
  • Proven ability to develop and lead communications strategies that drive visibility and credibility for cybersecurity brands
  • Strong writing and storytelling skills, particularly for technical or data-driven content

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 mention of the technology stack used
  • Role involves high-pressure situations, particularly during crisis management
  • The position requires managing multiple accounts and direct reports, which may be demanding

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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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