Account Executive, Public Relations (B2B Technology)
Account Executives at Highwire on the B2B Technology team tell the stories of category disruptors, support media strategies that strengthen brand credibility, and elevate companies shaping the future of business. They simplify complextopics—like cloud infrastructure, enterprise IT, AI, and data security—into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Service & Program Support
Support day-to-day client account work, including media relations, awards, speaking programs, and content development.
Help manage projects by tracking deliverables, timelines, and priorities to ensure quality and alignment with client goals.
Participate in client calls and meetings, taking notes, drafting recaps, and ensuring follow-up items are completed.
Research industry trends, competitors, and media opportunities to inform client storytelling.
Assist in the creation of quarterly campaign plans and PR recommendations.
Media & Influencer Relations
Build and maintain relationships with reporters and influencers across business and technology outlets.
Research and develop targeted media lists and pitch opportunities.
Draft, refine, and distribute pitches that generate coverage aligned with client goals.
Monitor media coverage and industry news to identify opportunities for client participation.
Contribute to social and digital amplification strategies to extend earned media results.
Writing & Content Development
Write and edit clear, engaging content across multiple formats, including:
Press releases, media pitches, and Q&As
Award submissions, speaking abstracts, and bios
Contributed articles, blogs, and background materials
Translate complex technology concepts into accessible, compelling narratives.
Ensure accuracy, tone, and messaging consistency across all client deliverables.
Insights, Analytics & Integration
Track, analyze, and report on media results and campaign performance.
Support senior team members in using data to refine pitching and storytelling strategies.
Collaborate with colleagues across teams—social, content, design—to ensure integrated program delivery.
Collaboration & Growth
Work closely with your team to support execution, share ideas, and learn from senior mentors.
Take initiative on projects, communicate clearly, and manage your time effectively.
Contribute to a supportive, creative, and collaborative team environment.
Success Factors:
2–3 years of PR or communications experience, in an agency setting
Background in B2B technology sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, or infrastructure
Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for detail and clarity
Experience supporting media relations and securing coverage
Strong organization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
Curiosity about emerging technology trends and storytelling opportunities
A proactive, team-oriented, and growth-minded attitude
Numbers & Facts
Location
Kankakee
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Blogunmatched
Brand Strategyunmatched
Business-to-Business (B2B)unmatched
Campaignsunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Content Developmentunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Editingunmatched
Emerging Technologyunmatched
Entertainment and Mediaunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Journalismunmatched
Media Campaignsunmatched
Meeting Minutesunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
News Reportingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Press Releasesunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Software as a Service (SaaS)unmatched
Storytellingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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