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

Overview

Employer Industry: Strategic Communications and Digital Marketing Agency

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Competitive salary with merit-based bonuses and promotions
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility to suit your schedule and lifestyle
• Excellent vacation policy, including extended breaks for summer and winter holidays
• Supportive, nurturing environment with numerous opportunities for learning and growth
• Participate in Empower Hours on Fridays, allowing the team to log off by 3 PM
• Dog-friendly workplace fostering a positive and inclusive culture

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead media strategy and execution for cybersecurity clients, building strong relationships with industry reporters
• Own tactical execution of PR program elements, including media relations, analyst engagement, and thought leadership
• Write and edit high-impact cybersecurity-focused content such as articles, press releases, and media pitches
• Measure and report on PR program ROI, using analytics to optimize ongoing 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 in 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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