Remote Senior PR Lead – Finance Services

Highwire; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) matching

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Tech reimbursement

Job summary

Highwire is seeking a Senior Account Executive in New York, NY to lead strategic client programs in financial services, insurance tech, and professional services. You will drive media relations, thought leadership, and content while mentoring junior team members.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in PR/communications at an agency and proven media relationships across top outlets, with strong writing and client-management skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of PR/communications experience in an agency setting (required).
• Experience in financial services, insurance technology, or other professional services industries (required).
• Strong media relationships across business, finance, and trade outlets (e.g., CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ, etc.).
• Ability to distill complex business topics into engaging stories for diverse media audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead tactical delivery of client programs including media relations, executive thought leadership, awards, speaking, and content.
• Own day-to-day client communications and lead weekly PR calls.
• Manage projects from start to finish—ensuring quality, deadlines, and strategic alignment.

Skills

PR/communications

Media relations

Writing & editing

Client leadership

Analytics & reporting

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Highwire is seeking a Senior Account Executive in New York, NY to lead strategic client programs in financial services, insurance tech, and professional services. You will drive media relations, thought leadership, and content while mentoring junior team members.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in PR/communications at an agency and proven media relationships across top outlets, with strong writing and client-management skills.