Senior Account Manager, Public Relations (Health)
Highwire · San Francisco, California, United States
Posted 15 days ago · $90,000 to $125,000
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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
The Senior Account Manager for Public Relations in Health will lead integrated communications programs for healthcare clients, overseeing strategy and execution across media relations. This role involves managing multiple account teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring that communications strategies align with client objectives. The position also includes responsibilities in new business development and maintaining relationships with key media outlets.
- 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
- Minimum of six years of experience in PR, marketing, or communications agencies, with at least one year as an Account Manager
- Prior experience managing Health clients in an agency environment
- Strong understanding of the healthcare, biotech, and life sciences industry and media landscape
- Established relationships with healthcare, scientific, trade, and business media
- Proven ability to develop and lead communications strategies that drive visibility and credibility for Health brands
- Strong writing, storytelling, and strategic thinking skills
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 remote work flexibility for this role, only hybrid options for certain locations
- The salary range is broad, and final offers depend on various factors, which may lead to variability in compensation
- The role requires managing multiple accounts and teams, which may be demanding and require strong organizational skills
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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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