Senior Cybersecurity PR Lead — Remote

Highwire; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid schedule

Generous vacation

Empower Hours

401(k) matching

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Growth stipend

Tech reimbursement

Wellness program

Donation matching

Mentorship

Recognition events

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Highwire seeks Senior Account Executives to join its Cybersecurity team, partnering with leading brands to craft media narratives, manage PR programs, and deliver measurable impact. You will own tactical execution, lead client calls, and guide campaigns from kickoff to delivery.

The role emphasizes storytelling, media relations, analytics, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration. With 3–5 years of agency experience in cybersecurity, you will translate complex topics into compelling

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of PR/communications experience in an agency setting.
• Direct experience working with cybersecurity clients or within the security industry.
• Strong media relationships across tech, business, and security trades (e.g., Wired, TechCrunch, CyberScoop, SC Magazine, Dark Reading, Axios).
• Excellent writing, editing, and content development skills.
• Ability to understand and translate complex cybersecurity topics into compelling media narratives.

Responsibilities

• Own tactical execution of cybersecurity-focused PR program elements, including media relations, analyst engagement, thought leadership, speaking, and content.
• Lead weekly client calls, provide strategic counsel, and serve as a trusted point of contact—even during sensitive or reactive news cycles.
• Manage projects from kickoff through execution—keeping deliverables on track and aligned to broader strategic goals.
• Develop quarterly cybersecurity campaign plans, incorporating industry trends, breaking news, and creative angles.
• Monitor the threat landscape, competitors, and relevant regulatory developments to identify timely commentary opportunities.
• Support client media training, including message development and session follow-up.
• Help develop budgets and allocate team resources based on evolving client needs.

Skills

PR/communications

Media relations

Strategic storytelling

Client management

Job description

Highwire seeks Senior Account Executives to join its Cybersecurity team, partnering with leading brands to craft media narratives, manage PR programs, and deliver measurable impact. You will own tactical execution, lead client calls, and guide campaigns from kickoff to delivery.

The role emphasizes storytelling, media relations, analytics, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration. With 3–5 years of agency experience in cybersecurity, you will translate complex topics into compelling