Senior Account Executive, Public Relations (Financial & Professional Services)
Highwire · New York, New York, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $63,000 to $90,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 50 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
As a Senior Account Executive at Highwire, you will lead client programs in public relations for financial and professional services, managing media relations, executive visibility, and strategic communications. Your role involves crafting compelling narratives, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver integrated services. You will also track media performance and contribute to new business efforts while fostering a culture of growth and inclusion within the agency.
- 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
- 3–5 years of PR/communications experience in an agency setting
- Experience in financial services, insurance technology, or other professional services industries
- Strong media relationships across business, financial, and trade outlets
- Ability to distill complex business topics into engaging stories
- Excellent writing and editing skills across formats
- Confidence managing client relationships and internal 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 $63,000 to $90,000, which may vary based on multiple factors
- Role involves managing client relationships and internal teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
- Position requires mentoring junior staff, indicating a leadership component
- The job emphasizes a flexible work culture, which may appeal to candidates seeking work-life balance
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Listed by Highwire on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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