About the Role
Lead integrated communications programs for B2B technology clients, translating complex technologies into compelling narratives that drive business impact. Oversee multiple account teams, managing high-level strategy and day-to-day execution across media relations and integrated programs, ensuring alignment with client business objectives. Play a key leadership role within the agency, mentoring and inspiring team members, contributing to new business development, and delivering exceptional results for B2B technology clients.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the day-to-day account lead for up to 5 B2B technology clients, ensuring exceptional client service and account management.
- Direct teams of 5–10 members, managing workflow, priorities, and team development.
- Provide strategic counsel aligned with client business objectives and technology-focused goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier technology and business press.
- Actively contribute to B2B technology practice groups, sharing industry insights and challenging junior staff to think strategically.
- Oversee PR programs from kickoff to goal achievement, ensuring measurable impact.
- Set ambitious, achievable client goals through creative campaigns and amplification techniques that tie directly to clients’ technology business objectives.
- Develop and manage monthly/annual budgets and team priority allocations.
- Ensure accurate client billing, recoup client expenses, and maintain account status.
- Participate in program execution as appropriate, including writing/editing, media relations, social media, digital communications, and crisis support.
- Serve as an ambassador for the agency and our B2B technology practice.
- Lead strategic media and analyst relations programs for B2B technology clients across sectors including enterprise software, cloud, AI, security, and data.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, technology, and trade journalists, as well as key industry analysts.
- Guide account teams in identifying news opportunities, shaping compelling story angles, and executing proactive media outreach.
- Partner with clients to elevate thought leadership through feature coverage, executive interviews, and contributed content.
- Oversee measurement and reporting of media performance to ensure programs deliver meaningful visibility and business impact.
- Contribute to company growth through new business development, organic client expansion, and creation of client case studies within the B2B technology space.
- Attend networking events, seminars, and conferences relevant to technology and communications, including occasional out-of-hours events, to maintain professional development and build relationships.
- Lead at least one agency-wide training annually and participate in trainings as needed.
- Establish and maintain a focus area within agency support, such as digital strategy, social media, or technology-specific communications initiatives.
- Manage up to 2 direct reports, set goals, conduct quarterly check-ins, and deliver annual reviews.
- Act as a coach across account teams by teaching, providing guidance, recognizing achievements, delegating effectively, and mapping work to strategy and client goals.
- Maintain a respectful, enthusiastic, and professional attitude toward coworkers, clients, and external partners.
- Lead by example and ensure teammates have clarity on roles, responsibilities, and B2B technology objectives.
Requirements
- Minimum of six years of experience in PR, marketing, or communications agencies.
- At least one year as an Account Manager.
- Prior experience managing B2B technology clients in an agency setting.
- Organized, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Established media relationships.
- Proven experience pitching feature placements for technology clients.
- Strong experience developing PR plans and campaigns for B2B technology clients.
- Solid understanding of staffing budgets and ability to make staffing recommendations.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities based on impact, timelines, workflow, and client goals.
- Commitment to self-improvement and proactive in suggesting solutions.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
- Track record of inspiring teams and delivering results in the B2B technology sector.
Skills
- Writing
- Strategic thinking
- Technology media landscape understanding
- Client service
- Account management
- Team leadership
- Workflow management
- Budget management
- Media relations
- Analyst relations
- Social media
- Digital communications
- Crisis support
- New business development
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Communication
- Leadership
- Prioritization
Location
- New York, NY
- San Francisco, CA
- Remote (California)
- Remote (Colorado)
- Remote (Connecticut)
- Remote (Florida)
- Remote (Georgia)
- Remote (Illinois)
- Remote (Iowa)
- Remote (Kansas)
- Remote (Maryland)
- Remote (Massachusetts)
- Remote (Michigan)
- Remote (New Hampshire)
- Remote (New Jersey)
- Remote (New York)
- Remote (North Carolina)
- Remote (Ohio)
- Remote (Oregon)
- Remote (Pennsylvania)
- Remote (Rhode Island)
- Remote (South Carolina)
- Remote (Tennessee)
- Remote (Texas)
- Remote (Utah)
- Remote (Virginia)
- Remote (Washington)
- Remote (Washington, D.C.)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- Minimum of six years of experience in PR, marketing, or communications agencies
- At least one year as an Account Manager
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 to $125,000
Benefits
- Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
- Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
- Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
- Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Annual Growth Mindset stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
- Monthly technology reimbursement
- Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
- 501c3 donation matching program
- Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Monthly recognition and team celebrations
- Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
- Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
- Dog-friendly office environment
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace
About the Company
- Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry.
- Partners with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose.
- Offers integrated expertise in strategic marketing and communications, corporate reputation, creative, and insights.
- Delivers bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, professional and financial services, and more.
- Believes that storytelling fuels transformation and that impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives.
- Fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can feel safe, celebrated, and worthy.
- Ensures every Highwire Walker has the requisite support to soar in their careers.
- Committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, embedded in business and culture.
- Aspires to change the industry and build a better future for all.
- People-first culture is driven by four core values: Team Empowerment, Growth Mindset, Inclusion Always, Fierce Distinction.
- Seeks individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life.
- Values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation.
Equal Opportunity
- As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities–can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.
- Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is foundational and embedded in our business and culture.
