Full-Time

Account Manager

Social Media

Posted on 9/5/2025

Highwire

Highwire

51-200 employees

Scholarly publishing platform and manuscript management

Compensation Overview

$90k - $105k/yr

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work model to suit your schedule and lifestyle.

Category
Social Media (3)
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Required Skills
Social Media
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5-6 years of client-facing digital experience (social media specialty preferred), with at least one year in an Agency setting
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of social platforms - primarily LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube - including both organic and paid strategies and capabilities
  • Baseline knowledge of earned media and marketing tactics (i.e., search, influencer, editorial), and where social media and digital activations can be integrated
  • Experience with B2B technology, security and digital health brands is a plus
  • Ability to take initiative to quickly and smartly adjust digital strategy, voice and tone based on client and audience
  • Experience with social media management, influencer management, analytics tools (bonus points for hands-on experience with Sprinklr, Sprout Social, MuckRack and Brandwatch)
  • Management experience, both of program strategy/deliverables and direct reports
  • Passionate about teaching and mentoring team members, working in close collaboration with both digital team leadership and account teams
  • A finger on the pulse of latest social and digital trends
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement social media strategies for clients that: encompass content, channel, and audience; are aligned to client goals; and demonstrate business impact through insights and analysis
  • Work as part of integrated PR and digital teams, driving the strategic inclusion of social media across client programs, including but not limited to content development, community management, publishing best practices, channel strategy, insights and analytics, etc.
  • Manage account teams to ensure seamless delivery of client work, including quality reviews and time/team management
  • Manage multiple projects and/or accounts with the ability to manage up and down to ensure the team meets deadlines and stays on budget
  • Production of social-first copy and creative content aligned to individual channel best practices, also including support in copywriting weekly social media calendars where needed
  • Manage 1-2 direct reports
  • Build trusting relationships with clients as one of the day-to-day contacts
  • Support new business efforts for the Agency, including research and pitch development
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with B2B technology, security and digital health brands is a plus
  • Bonus points for hands-on experience with Sprinklr, Sprout Social, MuckRack and Brandwatch

HighWire provides a digital publishing platform and services for scholarly publishers to host journals and books, manage manuscript submission and peer review, and handle subscriptions. It offers an end-to-end, integrated workflow from author submission through editorial review to publication and monetization. By focusing on the scholarly publishing niche, HighWire differentiates itself with long-standing relationships and a full suite tailored to publishers’ needs rather than generic publishing tech. The goal is to streamline scholarly communication by delivering scalable technology-enabled tools that simplify content production, review workflows, and revenue management for publishers, societies, and university presses.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$1.2M

Headquarters

Princeton, New Jersey

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • 160 employees across San Francisco, New York, Boston, and Chicago drive scale.
  • Global collaborator network expands reach for enterprise B2B clients.
  • Inclusive culture attracts top talent in dynamic strategic communications.

What critics are saying

  • AI automates PR tasks, undercutting Highwire's services within 12 months.
  • Economic downturn slashes tech marketing budgets, starving Highwire by 2027.
  • Competitors like LaunchSquad capture Highwire's cybersecurity clients immediately.

What makes Highwire unique

  • Highwire specializes in PR for tech innovators in AI, cybersecurity, and cleantech.
  • Roots in Silicon Valley journalism enable high-impact media relations.
  • Integrated digital marketing connects client reputation directly to revenue.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Home Office Stipend

Wellness Program

Company News

GlobeNewswire
May 13th, 2025
Highwire Appoints Powerhouse Michael O'Brien As Ceo

SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwire, a strategic marketing communications agency partnering with brands at the intersection of innovation and industry, today announced the appointment of Michael O’Brien as its new chief executive officer, to further accelerate the agency’s growth and lead Highwire’s journey into a new era of integrated services and impactful client programs. O’Brien brings over 30 years of experience driving growth and excellence for some of the world’s most iconic brands. He served as chief client officer for over 10 years of his 23-year career at Ketchum. There, he transformed client service by focusing on growth, reducing revenue attrition, and creating a more purposeful approach to client management. O’Brien was also responsible for global business development and strategic planning. He will succeed Carol Carrubba, who is currently serving as interim CEO

ForexTV
Mar 20th, 2025
Highwire Achieves Double-Digit Growth in 2024, Elevates Michael Byrnes to Chief Growth Officer

To sustain and accelerate this momentum, Highwire has promoted Michael Byrnes to Chief Growth Officer.

The Robot Report
Dec 28th, 2024
Bay Area Events Note The Convergence Of Ai And Robotics

The San Francisco Bay Area is a nexus of AI and robotics. Source: Adobe Stock. The San Francisco Bay Area is the nexus of the artificial intelligence revolution in the U.S., anchored by San Francisco, with the renaissance of robotics investment and innovation in Silicon Valley. AI is merging with and embodied by robotics here. For instance, Waymo’s driverless cars are a common sight in San Francisco. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said the future of AI is physical AI, embodied by robotics including self-driving cars

GlobeNewswire
Dec 19th, 2024
Highwire Appoints Mike Steavenson As Executive Vice President Of Enterprise Technology Practice, Elevates Jason Mayde To Cto

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwire, a high-impact communications and marketing partner for global technology and healthcare companies, is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Steavenson as Executive Vice President of its Enterprise Technology Practice and the elevation of Jason Mayde to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). By expanding its technology leadership team, Highwire bolsters its commitment to harness the transformative power of AI in every aspect of its business and to offer clients unparalleled expertise in both B2B technology and AI. Highwire is committed to leveraging AI in a way that ensures quality, safeguards ethics, and complies with all applicable regulations. This approach harnesses the power of AI responsibly to drive innovation, efficiency, and impactful results for clients. “AI is transforming every industry, including communications and marketing, so investment in enterprise and technology talent distinguishes Highwire as we guide our clients in this new era,” said Highwire interim CEO Carol Carrubba

PRWeek
Jul 30th, 2024
Highwire PR hires Real Chemistry's Chuck Hemann

At the start of the year, Real Chemistry named group president and managing partner Kevin Johnson to oversee capabilities, including social media planning and activation; starpower, its pop culture and influencer agency; paid media; and omnichannel practices.

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