Highwire

35 open positions

Open Positions (35)

Director, Media Strategy

new-haven, Connecticut | Jul 13

As Director, Media Strategy, you will serve as a senior media strategist and client advisor across Highwire's portfolio of clients in a variety of industries including technology, healthcare, energy, financial services, professional services, and cybersecurity, with a primary focus on developing and executing C-suite thought leadership platforms that drive awareness and impact. You will own the development of executive visibility strategies that span high-stakes financial communications, corporate milestones, and evergreen thought leadership that sustains CEO and C-suite presence in top-tier media across all mediums.You bring deep fluency in both B2B and B2C media landscape and storytelling, with a sharp instinct for how emerging media outlets, formats, and platforms are reshaping how enterprises tell their stories. You are a voracious consumer of media, news, and culture, you have journalists and producers on speed dial. You lead by doing, and you actively invest in building learning and development programs to enhance media strategies and pitching outcomes across the broader agency.Key Responsibilities C-Suite and SME Thought Leadership & Executive VisibilityServe as the day-to-day strategic lead for C-suite thought leadership programs at major technology and healthcare companies, including enterprise software, AI, cloud, data infrastructure, cybersecurity, health technology, and life sciences brands.Develop and execute executive visibility strategies that establish C-suite leaders as authoritative voices across technology, healthcare, and the intersection of both.Build and manage evergreen thought leadership platforms that sustain executive presence between major news moments.Provide strategic counsel to senior clients on message development, media positioning, and storytelling across earned and owned channels.Financial Communications & High-Stakes Media ProgramsLead media strategy for high-profile financial communications events, including earnings calls, IPO media programs, and corporate milestone campaigns.Develop proactive media narratives that support positioning before, during, and after financial events, including briefing top-tier financial and business press.Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and editors at top-tier financial, business and consumer media.Guide clients through sensitive or high-stakes communications moments, providing best-in‑class media counsel on reputation, crisis, and leadership transition scenarios across sectors.B2B & B2C Technology, Healthcare & Emerging MediaMaintain deep, current knowledge of the B2B & B2C technology and business and consumer healthcare media landscapes; including emerging outlets and “new media” that are reshaping how enterprise technology and the future of healthcare stories are told.Identify and pursue emerging media opportunities that position clients ahead of industry conversations, leveraging trend‑based pitching and proactive storytelling.Monitor media trends, competitive coverage, and industry narratives to provide clients with proactive, data‑ and intelligence‑driven strategic guidance.Agency-Wide Upskilling & Media ExcellenceDesign and lead agency-wide training programs that elevate media relations skills across Highwire's full roster of account teams.Serve as an internal resource and advisor for account teams looking to strengthen storytelling angles, pitch strategies, media targeting, and executive visibility planning.Partner with practice leads and senior leadership to identify skill gaps across the agency and build structured learning pathways that address them.Champion a culture of media excellence agency-wide, raising the bar on the quality, creativity, and strategic rigor of earned media programs across all client verticals.Integrated Media Strategy & Client LeadershipServe as a senior client lead across a portfolio of major technology and healthcare accounts, ensuring consistent high-quality program delivery and measurable business results.Provide senior counsel on messaging, positioning, and media engagement strategies aligned to clients' broader communications and business objectives.Identify…

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Account Executive, Social & Influencer

bridgeport, Connecticut | Jul 6

Highwire is seeking an Account Executive, Social & Influencer to join our growing digital team to help execute innovative social media and influencer marketing programs on behalf of some of the world’s most recognized brands. This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone passionate about digital culture, social media, influencer engagement, and emerging platforms.The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and we are looking for someone who is naturally curious, eager to learn, and excited to explore new online communities, influencer networks, content formats, and digital marketing opportunities. Highwire’s digital team combines strategic thinking, exceptional content development, strong client service, and a collaborative mindset to deliver award‑winning work that drives measurable business results.The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple work streams across several client accounts. You are excited to contribute to social media and influencer campaigns from planning through execution, while continually identifying opportunities to improve performance, strengthen client relationships, and expand your digital marketing expertise. Working closely with senior team members, Account Executives play an important role in delivering exceptional client experiences and impactful campaigns.Key Responsibilities Client Service & Account ManagementManage assigned portions of client programs and social media and influencer activation deliverables, ensuring projects are completed accurately, on time, and aligned with client objectives.Build strong working relationships with clients and teammates through consistent communication, responsiveness, and reliable execution.Support account teams in preparing client updates, presentations, meeting materials, and campaign recommendations.Demonstrate a thorough understanding of client business goals, target audiences, competitive landscapes, and industry trends.Social Media MarketingWrite and edit engaging, platform‑native social content that aligns with client brand voice, messaging, and campaign objectives.Assist in the development and execution of social media strategies designed to increase awareness, engagement, and business impact.Manage content calendars and publishing schedules across multiple social platforms.Support community management efforts through social listening, audience engagement, trend monitoring, and issue escalation when appropriate.Stay informed on platform updates, emerging social trends, and best practices to identify opportunities for clients.Influencer MarketingResearch, identify, and vet influencers and content creators aligned with client goals and audiences.Support influencer outreach, contracting and negotiation, content review & approval, and overall campaign coordinations.Monitor influencer content performance and contribute recommendations to optimize future programs.Build and maintain positive relationships with influencers, creator partners, agents and representatives.Demonstrate expertise across diverse influencer communities, industries, and subject matter areas.Analytics & ReportingTrack social media and influencer campaign performance using platform analytics and reporting tools.Contribute to recurring client reports by analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights.Support measurement efforts tied to client objectives, including awareness, engagement, website traffic, lead generation, and other key performance indicators.Help identify opportunities for optimization based on performance data and campaign learnings.Team Collaboration & Professional DevelopmentCollaborate effectively with creative, paid media, analytics, and PR teams to ensure integrated program execution.Mentor interns and junior team members on foundational social media, influencer, and account management tasks.Contribute ideas for creative campaigns, content strategies, influencer activations, and emerging digital opportunities.Pursue ongoing learning and professional development to stay current with industry trends, platform innovations, and digital marketing best practices.Success…

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Social & Influencer Account Executive Impact

bridgeport, Connecticut | Jul 5

Position: Social & Influencer Account Executive — Growth & Impact Highwire is looking for an Account Executive, Social & Influencer to join its digital team. In this role, you'll manage client accounts and social media programs, creating engaging content and tracking performance metrics. The ideal candidate has strong social media and influencer marketing experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for digital culture.This position includes a salary range of $54,000 to $62,000, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Director, Media Strategy

providence, Rhode Island | Jun 9

Director, Media Strategy Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia You will own the development of executive visibility strategies that span high-stakes financial communications, corporate milestones, and evergreen thought leadership that sustains CEO and C-suite presence in top-tier media across all mediums. Key Responsibilities C-Suite and SME Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility Financial Communications & High-Stakes Media Programs B2B & B2C Technology, Healthcare & Emerging Media Agency-Wide Upskilling & Media Excellence Integrated Media Strategy & Client Leadership Team Development & Agency Leadership Success Factors 7+ years of media relations experience with at least 4 years within a PR agency, with demonstrated expertise in business, technology, financial, and healthcare media. Deep fluency in the B2B and B2C technology and healthcare media landscapes with a strong understanding of how emerging media outlets and formats are reshaping storytelling. Strong strategic leadership and senior client management experience, with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor at the executive level.

Full-Time