Director, Media Strategy
$110,000–$150,000 year
Remote · United States
Job Summary
Director, Media Strategy at Highwire leads as a senior strategic client lead overseeing C-suite thought leadership programs across technology and healthcare accounts. Responsible for developing executive visibility platforms, managing high-stakes financial communications programs (earnings, IPOs, milestone campaigns), and guiding messaging across earned and owned channels. Builds evergreen thought leadership and strategic counsel for senior clients, supervises 2–3 direct reports, and partners with practice leads to elevate agency-wide media excellence. Requires deep fluency in B2B/B2C media, strong media relations with top-tier outlets, and proven ability to drive proactive, data-informed storytelling and media pitching. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and internal capability-building, with a hybrid/remote work model and a salary range of $110,000–$150,000 plus comprehensive benefits.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of media relations experience with at least 4 years within a PR agency
- proven experience developing and executing C-suite thought leadership programs for major technology, financial and/or healthcare companies
- experience with financial communications including earnings media programs, IPOs, or related high-stakes corporate milestones
- strong knowledge of B2B and B2C technology and healthcare media landscapes
- demonstrated ability to develop and deliver internal capability-building programs (training/workshops)
- ability to manage and mentor 2–3 direct reports
- strong senior client management and leadership skills
- established relationships with reporters, editors, and producers at major national media outlets
- ability to drive strategic messaging, positioning, and media engagement aligned to client objectives
- experience identifying growth opportunities within existing client accounts
- commitment to inclusive, high-performance team culture
- hybrid/remote work flexibility per location
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