Cybersecurity PR Director — Lead Strategic Client Programs

Highwire; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid work model

Generous vacation policy

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Highwire in New York seeks an Account Director to lead cybersecurity PR programs for leading and emerging clients. You will oversee 4–5 account teams, provide senior counsel, and shape messaging, thought leadership, and media outreach.

This role requires 7+ years in PR, deep cybersecurity experience, exceptional writing, and a proven ability to drive measurable impact. Hybrid work and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PR or communications experience in an agency setting.
• Deep experience working with cybersecurity clients, including threat intelligence, SaaS security, network defense, identity, cloud security, or security operations platforms.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership and client management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity clients across threat intelligence, cloud security, identity management, incident response, infrastructure protection, and security operations.
• Develop integrated communications strategies that build brand credibility, market leadership, and trust within the cybersecurity industry.
• Provide senior-level counsel on messaging, positioning, media engagement, and reputation management strategies.
• Translate complex cybersecurity topics into compelling, business-relevant narratives for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Serve as the senior client lead, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing accounts.
• Partner with clients on executive visibility, thought leadership, and research-driven storytelling initiatives.
• Manage budgets, forecast hours, and allocate resources effectively across account teams.

Skills

PR/communications experience

Cybersecurity expertise

Strategic leadership

Writing skills

Mentoring

Client management

Job description

Highwire in New York seeks an Account Director to lead cybersecurity PR programs for leading and emerging clients. You will oversee 4–5 account teams, provide senior counsel, and shape messaging, thought leadership, and media outreach.

This role requires 7+ years in PR, deep cybersecurity experience, exceptional writing, and a proven ability to drive measurable impact. Hybrid work and strong benefits are offered.