Highwire is looking for an Account Director, Public Relations to join our Health team. You will lead integrated communications programs for innovative healthcare and health technology organizations, serving as a trusted advisor and overseeing strategy and execution.
What You'll Do
- Lead health clients across sectors including digital health, healthcare technology, health services, medical innovation, and emerging health solutions.
- Develop integrated communications strategies that build brand credibility, visibility, and measurable business impact.
- Provide strategic counsel on messaging, positioning, industry trends, and media engagement strategies.
- Translate complex healthcare topics into compelling, accessible narratives for business, healthcare, and consumer audiences.
- Serve as a senior client contact, ensuring programs are delivered on time and exceed expectations.
- Identify opportunities to expand client programs and deepen partnerships.
- Partner with clients on executive visibility, thought leadership, and healthcare industry storytelling initiatives.
- Manage budgets, forecast hours, and ensure efficient resource allocation across teams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier healthcare, medical, business, and technology media.
- Lead proactive media relations strategies that secure high-impact coverage and elevate client visibility.
- Guide teams in developing creative story angles tied to healthcare trends, innovation, and policy developments.
- Oversee strategic pitching efforts, including data-driven and trend-based story opportunities.
- Leverage digital and social channels to amplify earned media and thought leadership.
- Stay informed on healthcare industry trends, policy developments, and emerging innovations to provide proactive counsel.
- Manage 3–4 direct reports, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback.
- Support new business initiatives from research and ideation through pitch presentation.
- Contribute to agency marketing initiatives including award submissions, case studies, and thought leadership content.
- Champion Highwire’s culture of inclusion, empowerment, and collaboration.
- Represent Highwire at healthcare industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
- Mentor account teams and provide guidance on client strategy, media relations, and communications execution.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages professional growth and creativity.
- Lead by example, maintaining high standards of professionalism, accountability, and client service.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of PR, communications, or marketing experience in an agency environment.
- Experience working with healthcare, health technology, or life sciences clients.
- Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communications programs that drive measurable results.
- Strong understanding of the healthcare media landscape and industry trends.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Experience managing multiple client accounts and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior team members.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Strategic, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
- Passion for healthcare innovation and communicating complex health topics effectively.
Team & Environment
You will manage 3–4 direct reports and lead multiple account teams.
Work Mode
This is a global role.
Highwire is a values-driven agency fostering an inclusive environment built on inclusion, empowerment, and collaboration.
