Full-Time

Account Executive

Public Relations, Cybersecurity

Highwire

Highwire

51-200 employees

Scholarly publishing platform and manuscript management

Compensation Overview

$54k - $72k/yr

+ 401(k) matching + Commuter benefits + Annual Growth Mindset stipend + Monthly technology reimbursement + Employee referral bonuses + New business referral bonuses

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid candidates near the New York or San Francisco offices work three days in-office weekly. Remote hiring is limited to the listed states and Washington, D.C.

Category
IT & Security (1)
Sales & Account Management (1)
Growth & Marketing (1)
Required Skills
Social Media
Cybersecurity
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Two to three years of public relations or communications experience in an agency setting.
  • Experience working with clients in the cybersecurity industry.
  • Strong writing and editing skills across multiple formats.
  • A developing network of media contacts or interest in building relationships in the cybersecurity space.
  • Ability to translate complex, technical concepts into relatable stories.
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • A curious, proactive, and collaborative approach.
Responsibilities
  • Support the day-to-day execution of cybersecurity public relations programs, including media relations, analyst engagement, speaking, and content.
  • Participate in weekly client calls and help prepare agendas, updates, and coverage reports.
  • Manage timelines, deliverables, and internal communications to keep projects organized and on schedule.
  • Conduct research on emerging threats, competitors, and regulations to inform storytelling and thought leadership.
  • Contribute ideas for quarterly campaign planning and proactive media opportunities.
  • Research reporters, build media lists, and develop targeted pitches to support media outreach.
  • Draft and distribute story ideas for business, technology, and cybersecurity outlets.
  • Monitor media trends, security news, and journalist activity to identify timely client opportunities.
  • Assist in managing social and digital amplification strategies to extend earned-media visibility.
  • Track and report media results to demonstrate the impact of public relations efforts.
  • Draft and edit press releases, media pitches, client commentary, award submissions, speaking abstracts, blog posts, backgrounders, briefing documents, and talking points.
  • Translate technical cybersecurity topics into clear, engaging language for media and business audiences.
  • Ensure writing reflects accuracy, tone, and alignment with client messaging.
  • Track and analyze media coverage and campaign results, and share insights with clients and teams.
  • Collaborate with digital, content, and design teammates to support integrated public relations initiatives.
  • Apply analytics and artificial intelligence tools to enhance research, precision, and efficiency.
  • Work with senior team members to support program execution and strengthen cybersecurity knowledge.
  • Take initiative on projects, communicate clearly, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Contribute to a collaborative team culture.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with analytics or media tracking tools.

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

  • June 2026 CFO hire Kelly Losko signals expansion discipline after acquisition.
  • Highwire Health targets regulated healthcare budgets where crisis communications spend stays sticky.
  • Mergers with Bliss and Candor Content expand cross-sell into demand generation and executive visibility.

What critics are saying

  • AcroIntelligence competes against Cision, Meltwater, and Muck Rack with thinner software economics.
  • January 2026 Bliss integration risks culture clashes and client churn across North America.
  • Agency revenue depends on client retention; one lost enterprise can hit utilization quickly.

What makes Highwire unique

  • June 2026 AcroIntelligence and AcroAI give Highwire proprietary media-signal intelligence.
  • January 2026 Bliss Group acquisition gives Highwire 250-plus professionals and healthcare depth.
  • Highwire Health unifies life sciences, health tech, and business-of-health expertise after March 2026 launch.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Home Office Stipend

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%
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