Highwire
B2B Technology
AccountDirector,PublicRelations(B2BTechnology)
“Account Director, Public Relations (B2B Technology) at Highwire. Skills: Client Strategy, Media Engagement, Agency Leadership. Lead B2B technology clients. Develop integrated communications strategies”
Industry & Context.
navigate complexity
Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices follow a hybrid schedule, with three in-office days per week., We hire for fully remote roles in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D. C., We are only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the locations listed above at the time of hire.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of PR or communications experience in an agency setting, Deep experience managing B2B technology clients, including enterprise, SaaS, cloud, AI, or data-focused brands, Proven success developing and executing integrated communications programs that deliver measurable business results, understanding of the B2B technology media and analyst landscape, Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, Demonstrated strategic leadership and client management experience, Established media relationships within business, technology, and trade sectors, Experience mentoring and managing high-performing teams, business acumen with the ability to identify and act on growth opportunities, Creative, collaborative, and confident communicator, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
What You'll Do.
Lead B2B technology clients
Develop integrated communications strategies
Provide senior-level counsel
Translate complex technology topics
Serve as senior client lead
Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities
Partner with clients on executive visibility
and allocate resources
Build and maintain media relationships
Drive thought leadership programs
Oversee data-driven pitching
Leverage digital and social channels
Stay ahead of media and market trends
Manage direct reports
Support new business initiatives
Contribute to agency marketing
Champion Highwire’s culture
Represent Highwire at industry events
Coach and mentor account teams
Foster a collaborative environment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Oversee 4–5 account teams; Providing strategic leadership; senior client counsel; mentorship; guiding clients on positioning; storytelling; visibility initiatives; developing a collaborative, high-performing team culture; Manage 3–4 direct reports; providing mentorship; guidance; performance feedback; Coach and mentor account teams; ensure clarity on responsibilities; client goals; strategic priorities; Foster a collaborative environment; team members can grow professionally and creatively; Lead by example; maintaining high standards of professionalism; accountability; client service; Collaborative communicator; inclusive environment; supportive; inclusive; collaborative workplace
Communication Scope
Translating complex technology concepts into compelling narratives; senior client counsel; messaging; positioning; storytelling; visibility initiatives; executive visibility; product storytelling; creative storytelling; Exceptional writing; editing; storytelling skills; Creative communicator; Confident communicator
Process & Methodology
Manage budgets, forecast hours, allocate resources efficiently
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