Account Director, Public Relations (B2B Technology)

Highwire B2B Technology

Highwire offers both remote and hybrid work options, depending on where you live. Hybrid: 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. Remote: 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.. Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the locations listed above at the time of hire.Full-TimeDirector

Salary110,000 - 150,000 USD per year

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Job Details

Experience: 7+ years of PR or communications experience
Required Skills: Artificial IntelligenceWritingEditingTeam management

Requirements

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.
Strong 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.
Strong 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.

Responsibilities

Lead B2B technology clients across enterprise software, AI, cloud, and data infrastructure sectors.
Develop integrated communications strategies that drive brand credibility, awareness, and business impact.
Provide senior-level counsel on messaging, positioning, media engagement, and thought leadership initiatives.
Translate complex technology topics into compelling, business-relevant stories.
Serve as the senior client lead, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
Identify and pursue opportunities for organic growth within existing accounts.
Partner with clients on executive visibility and product storytelling initiatives.
Manage budgets, forecast hours, and allocate resources efficiently across teams.
Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, tech, and trade media.
Drive thought leadership programs and creative storytelling that elevate client visibility.
Oversee data-driven and trend-based pitching to secure meaningful media coverage.
Leverage digital and social channels strategically to amplify earned media and audience engagement.
Stay ahead of media and market trends to provide proactive, strategic guidance.
Manage 3–4 direct reports, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback.
Support new business initiatives, from research and ideation through pitch presentation.
Contribute to agency marketing and thought leadership efforts, including award submissions, case studies, and blog content.
Champion Highwire’s culture of inclusion, empowerment, and collaboration.
Represent Highwire at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

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