Remote Health PR Account Executive — Impactful Storytelling

Highwire; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

Highwire is seeking Account Executives to join our Health team. You will translate complex healthcare topics into clear narratives, support media relations, and develop content across press materials, award submissions, abstracts, and bios.

You will collaborate with reporters, influencers, and internal teams to craft campaigns that inform, engage, and inspire clients. The role emphasizes strong writing, project management, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of PR or communications experience, in an agency setting.
• Background in healthcare, life sciences, or health-tech sectors.
• Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for detail and clarity.
• Experience supporting media relations and securing coverage.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity about emerging technology trends and storytelling opportunities.
• A proactive, team-oriented, and growth-minded attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day client account work, including media relations, awards, speaking programs, and content development.
• Help manage projects by tracking deliverables, timelines, and priorities to ensure quality and alignment with client goals.
• Participate in client calls and meetings, taking notes, drafting recaps, and ensuring follow-up items are completed.
• Research industry trends, competitors, and media opportunities to inform client storytelling.
• Assist in the creation of quarterly campaign plans and PR recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters and influencers across healthcare, life sciences, and health-tech outlets.
• Draft, refine, and distribute pitches that generate coverage aligned with client goals.
• Monitor media coverage and industry news to identify opportunities for client participation.
• Contribute to social and digital amplification strategies to extend earned media results.
• Write and edit clear, engaging content across multiple formats, including press releases, media pitches, Q&As, and bios.

Skills

PR experience

Healthcare background

Strong writing

Media relations

Organizational skills

Job description

Highwire is seeking Account Executives to join our Health team. You will translate complex healthcare topics into clear narratives, support media relations, and develop content across press materials, award submissions, abstracts, and bios.

You will collaborate with reporters, influencers, and internal teams to craft campaigns that inform, engage, and inspire clients. The role emphasizes strong writing, project management, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.