Senior Vice President, Public Relations (Professional Services)

The Senior Vice President is a strategic leadership role designed for a seasoned PR professional with deep expertise in Professional Services communications. This role is critical in driving growth, client success, and operational excellence within Highwire's dynamic, award-winning environment.

Reporting to agency leadership, the SVP will lead high-impact client engagements, spearhead business development, and mentor account teams to exceed client expectations while aligning with Highwire's core values of Fierce Distinction and Growth Mindset.

The ideal candidate has 13+ years of progressive experience, a proven track record managing large, complex client portfolios across Professional Services sectors, and the ability to inspire teams and influence clients at the highest levels.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact at a thriving agency, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow alongside some of the brightest talent in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

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• Serve as senior strategic counsel for clients with account revenue oversight typically between $2M to $3M+.
• Develop and execute innovative, results-driven communications strategies that drive measurable business outcomes and elevate client brands.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-suite executives and senior leaders at client organizations, acting as a key advisor and navigating complex organizations with multiple practices, stakeholders, and workstreams.
• Lead complex, highly matrixed client engagements, effectively managing relationships across multiple business areas and senior stakeholders, including partners, founders, and other executive leaders.
• Lead new business development efforts by identifying opportunities within existing accounts, driving organic growth, and spearheading pitches for new clients and opportunities that support agency growth and expansion within the Professional Services sec