Account Director, Public Relations (financial & Professional Services)

Highwire

New York, United States
On-site
Integrated communications programs
Financial and professional services landscape
Compelling narratives
Lead high-impact, integrated communications programs for leading and emerging brands across banking, fintech, insurance, asset management, consulting, and other advisory-driven industries

Job Summary

  • Lead high-impact, integrated communications programs for leading and emerging brands across banking, fintech, insurance, asset management, consulting, and other advisory-driven industries.
  • Oversee 4–5 account teams, providing strategic leadership, senior client counsel, and mentorship to ensure communications strategies are forward-thinking and results-driven.
  • Play a key role in agency growth, thought leadership, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Matching Summary

Lead high-impact, integrated communications programs for leading and emerging brands across banking, fintech, insurance, asset management, consulting, and other advisory-driven industries.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • integrated communications programs
  • financial and professional services landscape
  • compelling narratives
  • strategic leadership
  • senior client counsel
  • forward-thinking strategies
  • media landscape expertise
  • strong writing skills
  • strategic thinking

Nice-to-have

  • agency growth
  • thought leadership
  • collaborative team culture
  • market visibility

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of PR or communications experience
  • Deep experience with Financial or Professional Services clients
  • Proven success developing integrated communications programs
  • Strong understanding of financial media landscape

Work Rights

Not specified

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