Essential Functions

• Oversee $1.5 - 2M in account revenue as most senior, strategic client counsel.
• Consistently produce a coherent strategy for clients and projects. 
• Work with top executives at leading technology companies as a trusted counselor and advisor. 
• Own and drive a cornerstone in the agency (excellent careers, superb client service, strong financials, improved operations and tools aka smooth operators).  
• Generate business revenue within existing clients by taking a broad view of the entire marketing and communications mix, and offering strategic recommendations to expand the scope of work or bring new services to clients.
• Identify and lead pitch to bring in new clients with growth goals tied to salary.
• Work with integrated teams to provide clients with seamless multi-channel solutions utilizing traditional PR, digital and social media platforms to deliver maximum performance and results.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Manage, mentor, and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis.
• Monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Represent Highwire and key clients at high-level industry events, seminars, and conferences as required to maintain professional development and to build networking and new business contacts.
• Service clients profitably while monitoring and advising on staff billability, client needs, resource load, and staff performance. 
• Maintain account group revenue by managing the ebb and flow of accounts and budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field
• Minimum 15 years experience in communications either in-house or with an agency with at least 5 years in senior leadership capacity. 
• Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with top tier reporters and editors, and in successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high-impact placements
• Extensive successful writing and editing experience (externally focused) with a variety of print and online communications media
• Experience with social media influencer engagement, content campaigns, and media coverage amplification
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications, media relations, and marketing program to advance an organization’s mission and goals
• Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output
• Experience in building, managing, mentoring, and coaching a team of communications specialists
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs
• Experience setting up measurement programs and measuring the ongoing ROI of communications activities

Highwire Perks

• Competitive salary
• Merit-based bonuses and promotions
• Hybrid work model to suit your schedule and lifestyle
• Excellent vacation policy including an extended break for summer and winter holiday
• Participate in Empower Hours on Fridays; Team has the ability to log off by 3 pm
• 401K Match
• Medical and dental benefits/ FSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefit
• Home office equipment stipend
• Growth Mindset Stipend of $100 annually for books, exhibitions, etc.
• Technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit
• Donation Match
• Full-time writing Coach
• Mentorship
• Monthly recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus
• New business referral bonus
• Quarterly Highwire fun events – Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday
• Dog-friendly work environment
• Extremely supportive, nurturing environment with many opportunities for learning and growth