Account Director (Cybersecurity)

As an Account Director on Highwire’s Cybersecurity team, you’ll be a strategic leader driving high-impact communications programs for industry-leading and emerging cybersecurity brands. You will oversee 4–5 account teams, guide clients on positioning, storytelling, and visibility, and ensure the consistent delivery of exceptional results.

This is a senior opportunity for a creative, strategic thinker with 7+ years of agency experience and a deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape. You’ll mentor teams, build trusted client partnerships, and play a key role in agency growth and thought leadership.

• Lead cybersecurity clients across threat intelligence, cloud security, identity management, incident response, infrastructure protection, and security operations.
• Develop integrated communications strategies that build brand credibility, market leadership, and trust — essential in the cybersecurity industry.
• Provide senior-level counsel on messaging, positioning, risk-oriented narratives, and media engagement strategies.
• Translate complex cybersecurity concepts into compelling, business-relevant stories that resonate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Serve as a senior client lead, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for organic growth within existing accounts.
• Partner with clients on executive visibility, thought leadership, vulnerability response communications, and research-driven storytelling initiatives.
• Manage budgets, forecast hours, and ensure efficient resource allocation across teams.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology media.
• Drive thought leadership programs grounded in security research, emerging threats, and market trends.
• Oversee data-driven, vulnerability-based, and trend-based pitches to secure meaningful coverage.
• Leverage digital and social channels to expand reach of threat research, product news, and executive commentary.
• Stay ahead of threat landscapes, regulatory changes, and security trends to provide proactive strategic recommendations.

• Manage 3–4 direct reports, providing mentorship, guidance, and feedback.
• Support new business opportunities — from ideation to pitch presentation.
• Contribute to agency marketing initiatives, such as award submissions, case studies, and cybersecurity research promotions.
• Champion Highwire’s culture of inclusion, empowerment, and collaboration.
• Represent Highwire at cybersecurity industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities (e.g., RSA, Black Hat, regional security summits).

• 7+ years of PR or communications experience in an agency environment 
• Deep experience working with cybersecurity clients — threat intel, SaaS security, network defense, identity, cloud security, or SOC tools
• Proven success developing and executing integrated PR and communications programs
• Strong understanding of the cybersecurity media landscape, security analyst community, and industry influencers
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Strategic leadership and client management experience
• Established media relationships and a passion for cybersecurity innovation
• Experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify growth opportunities
• Creative, collaborative, and confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors, including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data. This role also includes a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, and additional perks designed to support your overall well-being and growth. #LI-Hybrid