Account Director, Public Relations (financial & Professional Services)
Highwire
San Francisco, United States
On-site
Integrated communications programs
Financial and professional services landscape
Compelling narratives
Account Directors 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
Account Directors lead high-impact, integrated communications programs for leading and emerging brands across banking, fintech, insurance, asset management, consulting, and other advisory-driven industries.
In this role, Account Directors oversee 4–5 account teams, providing strategic leadership, senior client counsel, and mentorship.
Strong writing, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the financial and professional services media landscape are essential to success in this role.
Matching Summary
Account Directors 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 relations
thought leadership programs
Nice-to-have
collaborative team culture
agency growth
creative storytelling
market-driven storytelling
Key Requirements
7+ years of PR or communications experience
Agency setting experience
Deep experience with Financial or Professional Services clients
Proven success developing and executing integrated communications programs