Highwire PR is hiring: Senior Account Executive, Cybersecurity in Chicago

Employer Industry: Strategic Communications and Digital Marketing Agency

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $80,000
• Merit-based bonuses and promotions available
• Hybrid work model to suit your schedule and lifestyle
• Excellent vacation policy, including an extended break for summer and winter holidays
• Supportive and nurturing environment with numerous opportunities for learning and growth
• Participation in unique perks like Empower Hours on Fridays, allowing the team to log off by 3 PM

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead media strategy and execution for cybersecurity clients, leveraging strong relationships with over 10 business, trade, and cybersecurity reporters
• Own tactical execution of cybersecurity-focused PR program elements, including media relations and thought leadership
• Write and edit high-impact cybersecurity-focused content such as press releases and thought leadership articles
• Measure and communicate the ROI of PR programs, using analytics to optimize initiatives
• Mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 3–5 years of PR/communications experience in an agency setting
• Direct experience working with cybersecurity clients or within the security industry
• Strong media relationships across tech, business, and security trades
• Excellent writing, editing, and content development skills
• Confidence using analytics tools and reporting on performance metrics

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience managing client communications, priorities, and deliverables
• Ability to understand and translate complex cybersecurity topics into compelling media narratives
• A collaborative, curious, and client-first mindset

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