Highwire

Senior Account Executive, Public Relations (Financial & Professional Services)

Highwire · New York, New York, United States

Posted 15 days ago · $63,000 to $90,000

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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

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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.

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

  • 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 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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