VP, Health PR & Strategic Communications

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Highwire seeks a Vice President of Public Relations (Business of Health) to lead a portfolio of Health industry accounts. You will shape strategy, mentor teams, and guide senior client relationships across managed care, benefits, and care delivery.

The role emphasizes thought leadership, executive visibility, and growth in a fast-paced agency environment. The position requires 10+ years in PR/strategic communications with agency leadership experience and deep Business of Health fluency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in PR or strategic communications.
• Significant agency leadership experience.
• Deep fluency in Business of Health topics across payer, delivery, and policy.
• Ability to translate complex healthcare topics into clear narratives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of Business of Health accounts with strategic direction and delivery excellence.
• Advise clients on managed care, benefits, care delivery, and healthcare policy topics.
• Define integrated communications strategies for brand authority and market leadership.
• Provide executive-level counsel on messaging, reputation management, and crises.
• Mentor teams, manage growth, and drive high-performance culture.
• Oversee account financials, budgets, staffing, and margins.

Skills

Agency leadership

Healthcare communications

Strategic writing

Executive counsel

Media relations

Job description

Highwire seeks a Vice President of Public Relations (Business of Health) to lead a portfolio of Health industry accounts. You will shape strategy, mentor teams, and guide senior client relationships across managed care, benefits, and care delivery.

The role emphasizes thought leadership, executive visibility, and growth in a fast-paced agency environment. The position requires 10+ years in PR/strategic communications with agency leadership experience and deep Business of Health fluency.