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About the Role

This strategic leadership role is for a seasoned PR professional with deep expertise in Professional Services communications, critical for driving growth, client success, and operational excellence within Highwire’s dynamic, award-winning environment. The SVP will lead high-impact client engagements, spearhead business development, and mentor account teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as senior strategic counsel for clients with account revenue oversight typically between $2M to $3M+.
Develop and execute innovative, results-driven communications strategies that drive measurable business outcomes and elevate client brands.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-suite executives and senior leaders at client organizations, acting as a key advisor and navigating complex organizations with multiple practices, stakeholders, and workstreams.
Lead complex, highly matrixed client engagements, effectively managing relationships across multiple business areas and senior stakeholders, including partners, founders, and other executive leaders.
Lead new business development efforts by identifying opportunities within existing accounts, driving organic growth, and spearheading pitches for new clients and opportunities that support agency growth and expansion within the Professional Services sector.
Leverage a strong network and industry relationships within Professional Services to identify and develop new business opportunities.
Collaborate closely with integrated teams to deliver seamless multi-channel campaigns leveraging traditional PR, digital, social media, and influencer engagement.
Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, mentoring, coaching, and developing account teams to maximize their potential.
Oversee staff performance management including setting objectives, monitoring development, and conducting performance reviews.
Act as a visible leader representing Highwire and its clients at industry events, conferences, seminars, and other relevant forums to enhance networking, thought leadership, and business development.
Manage client profitability by closely monitoring billability, resource allocation, and budget adherence.
Contribute to agency infrastructure initiatives that support operational efficiency, client service excellence, and talent development.
Drive a key agency cornerstone such as client service excellence, revenue growth, or operational improvements.
Collaborate with finance and operations teams as needed to manage budgets related to your accounts or client programs.

Requirements

Minimum 13 years of experience in communications, preferably with a focus on Professional Services PR, including at least 5 years in an executive leadership role.
Deep sector expertise across Professional Services, ideally including consulting/advisory, accounting, legal, human capital/talent, or other expertise-driven businesses, with an understanding of how these organizations sell, differentiate, and engage with their markets.
Proven success developing and nurturing senior client relationships and managing complex, multi-stakeholder accounts, including $2M to $3M+ portfolios with multiple workstreams and business areas.
Experience navigating highly matrixed client organizations with multiple practices, stakeholders, and workstreams.
Exceptional media relations skills with a strong network of top-tier reporters and editors across business media, Professional Services, and other key media relevant to the sector.
Demonstrated excellence in strategic storytelling, content development, and media placement across print, online, and social media platforms.
Experience leading integrated campaigns that combine traditional PR with digital, social, and influencer strategies.
Demonstrated success driving both organic growth within existing accounts and net-new business development.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills with a collaborative management style.
Understanding of how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping the Professional Services landscape and the implications for client positioning, communications, and reputation.
Outstanding judgment, problem-solving ability, and capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Experience establishing and tracking measurement and ROI for communications programs.
Passion for fostering a culture that embraces Highwire’s values of Fierce Distinction and Growth Mindset.

Skills

Professional Services communications
Strategic counsel
Business development
Client relationship management
Media relations
Strategic storytelling
Content development
Media placement
Integrated campaign leadership
Digital strategy
Social media strategy
Influencer engagement
Leadership
Coaching
Team development
AI and emerging technologies understanding
Problem-solving
Measurement and ROI tracking

Location

New York, NY (Hybrid)
San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
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

Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

Senior Vice President
13+ years of experience
5+ years in an executive leadership role

Salary/Compensations

$175,000 to $249,000

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) matching
Generous paid time off
Flexible hybrid work model
Extended summer breaks
Extended winter breaks
Early log-off on Fridays (Empower Hours)
FSA options
Paid parental leave
Commuter benefits
Annual Growth Mindset stipend
Monthly technology reimbursement
Wellness benefit program
501c3 donation matching program
Mentorship opportunities
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Monthly recognition
Team celebrations
Employee referral bonuses
New business referral bonuses
Quarterly Highwire events
Team gatherings
Dog-friendly office environment
Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace

About the Company

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry.
We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose.
With integrated expertise in strategic marketing and communications, corporate reputation, creative, and insights, we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, professional and financial services, and more.
At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation.
We know that the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives.
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.
We ensure that every Highwire Walker has the requisite support to soar in their careers.
Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is foundational and embedded in our business and culture.
We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.
Our people-first culture is driven by four core values: Team Empowerment, Growth Mindset, Inclusion Always, Fierce Distinction.
We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life.
If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you.
Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.
Highwire. Above all.

Equal Opportunity

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.
We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.