Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

Account Executive

• Drafting, developing, and executing comprehensive communications strategies.
• Conducting regular and thorough research on various topics, flagging relevant news updates for teams/clients.
• Drafting, editing and proofreading materials including press releases, blog content, pitches, fact sheets, FAQs, briefing notes, and client correspondence.
• Planning and executing media-specific events including influencer events and press conferences. Support would include developing invite lists, managing RSVPs, wrangling media on-site, drafting and distributing post-event releases, etc.
• Partnering with senior managers on achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 4-6).
• Developing an impactful and trusting relationship with clients
• Managing media contact lists to build relationships with new publications and media contacts.
• Participating in new business meetings, creating proposals as needed.
• Pitching, attending and covering festivals, tours, press screenings, premieres and other activations.
• Proactively mentor and teach junior team members on account teams (*really important for us*)
• Regularly bringing new opportunities for clients – media meetings, key introductions, etc.
• Working with senior management to respond to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner.

Senior Account Executive, Consumer Tech – Brand

• Willingness and an interest to soak it all in; learn the ins and outs of integrated communications (talent/influencer integration, media relations, social media, creative and brand integration).
• Assisting in developing and executing comprehensive public relations strategies.
• Drafting, editing and proofreading materials including travel itineraries, creative briefs, client materials, memos, agendas, blog content, pitches, fact sheets, FAQs, briefing notes, and client correspondence.
• Scheduling and providing logistical support for client meetings and events.
• Supporting senior managers in achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 4–6).
• Monitoring news cycles and flagging latest “pop culture moments”, competitor news, for clients.
• Creating and maintaining lists! Lots of lists! Specifically, media lists.
• Communicating effectively with senior staff on status of requested tasks and projects.
• Assisting in planning and executing integrated events
• Working with senior management to respond to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner.
• Support administration of accounts including developing agendas, meeting recaps, activity reports, client status reports, budget trackers, etc.

Junior Account Executive, Strategy & Crisis

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare, issue, and manage customer invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Process and apply customer payments (ACH, wire transfers, checks, credit cards).
• Communicate with customers regarding billing questions, payment status, and discrepancies.
• Resolve payment issues, disputes, short-pays, and chargebacks.
• Maintain up-to-date customer account information and documentation.
• Assist with monthly closing activities, including AR reconciliations and reporting.
• Collaborate with client leads to ensure billing accuracy.
• Support audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Collaborating across the finance team on ad-hoc projects.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

• Leading account teams and managing projects from start to finish
• Developing and executing comprehensive integrated media and communications strategies
• Developing an impactful and trusting relationship with clients
• Managing complex client issues and will see the client through stressful situations that will require thoughtful counsel
• Leading new business meetings, creating proposals as needed
• Partnering and collaborating with senior level colleagues throughout the agency on integrated (and bi-coastal) accounts
• Participating in new business meetings, creating proposals as needed
• Training and mentoring junior staff on the inner workings and executions of PR, media relations, and overall client management
• Responding to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner

Account Director, Content – Film, Television, Streaming

Account Manager

• Develop trusting relationships quickly
• Execute comprehensive communications strategies surrounding earned and paid influencer campaigns
• Oversee the implementation of digital campaigns
• Editing and proofreading talent/influencer materials
• Support senior managers in achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients
• Communicate effectively with senior managers on status of tasks and projects
• Mentor and teach junior staff

Account Manager, Talent & Influencer Integration

• Leading account teams and managing projects from start to finish
• Developing, and executing comprehensive communications strategies
• Conducting regular and thorough research on various topics
• Creating, editing and proofreading materials including press releases, blog content
• Planning and executing media-specific events including influencer events and press conferences
• Partnering with senior managers on achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 4 – 6)
• Developing an impactful and trusting relationship with clients
• Managing media contact lists

Public Relations Account Manager

• developing and executing detailed strategies aimed at achieving client goals
• managing integrated communications campaigns, including engaging with and pitching brand partnerships, sponsorships and paid integration deals
• participating in new business processes and using data, analytics, and competitive research to inform strategic proposals
• securing impactful brand partners and sponsors
• executing strategic marketing and brand integration plans on behalf of clients
• proactively mentoring/managing junior team members

Senior Account Executive, Brand Integration

• Handling brand sponsorship and partnership outreach and strategy on various client (brand and non-profit) teams
• Assisting in developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies
• Considered a thought-leader of sorts, for the agency and clients
• Partnering with PR, Talent and Social Media teams to create integrated strategies for clients
• Training and mentoring junior staff on the inner workings and executions of brand integration, PR, media relations, social campaigns, and overall work approach
• Managing and building on existing network of brand reps and entertainment/fashion/sports/tech industry contacts
• Planning, managing and executing brand and entertainment marketing and partnership strategy on behalf of corporate and non-profit clients for product launches, campaign launches, etc.
• Planning, managing and executing sponsors for large-scale events, film and TV integrations, media partnerships, etc.
• Achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 6 – 8)
• Participating in and/or leading new business meetings, creating proposals, as needed
• Regularly bringing new opportunities for clients – brand meetings, key introductions, flagging event sponsorship opportunities
• Working with senior management to respond to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner
• Support administration of accounts including developing agendas, meeting recaps, activity reports, client status reports, and budget trackers

Account Manager – Brand Sponsorship, Partnership & Entertainment Marketing

• Assisting in developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies
• Conducting regular and thorough research on various topics
• Drafting, editing and proofreading materials including press releases, blog content, pitches, fact sheets, FAQs, briefing notes, and client correspondence
• Conducting daily media monitoring and maintaining coverage reports
• Assisting in planning and executing media-specific events including influencer events, campaign launches, film junkets
• Scheduling and providing logistical support for client meetings
• Supporting senior managers on achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 4 – 6)
• Creating and maintaining media contact lists
• Participating in new business meetings and supporting proposal processes as needed
• Regularly bringing new opportunities for clients – media meetings, key introductions, etc.
• Working with senior management to respond to client requests

PR Account Executive

• Executing comprehensive communications strategies.
• Producing clear, persuasive content, including messaging, media pitches, event submissions, awards submissions.
• Regularly delivering new opportunities for clients, including media coverage and key introductions.
• Partnering with senior managers to complete deliverables for a full roster of clients.
• Developing a trusting relationship with clients.
• Conducting thorough research on various topics and flagging relevant news updates.
• Participating in new business meetings and creating proposals as needed.
• Mentoring junior staff to help motivate and coach team members.
• Responding to client requests in a timely manner.
• Supporting administration of accounts including results reporting, agendas/recaps.

Senior Account Executive, Tech & Product PR

• Leading account teams and managing projects from start to finish
• Developing, and executing comprehensive communications strategies
• Conducting regular and thorough research on various topics
• Creating, editing and proofreading materials including press releases, blog content, pitches, fact sheets, FAQs, briefing notes, and client correspondence
• Planning and executing media-specific events including influencer events and press conferences
• Partnering with senior managers on achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 4 – 6)
• Developing an impactful and trusting relationship with clients
• Managing media contact lists to build relationships with new publications and media contacts
• Participating in new business meetings, creating proposals as needed
• Regularly bringing new opportunities for clients
• Proactively mentor and teach junior team members on account teams
• Working with senior management to respond to client requests

Account Manager, Tech & Start-Up PR

Communications

• Lead high-stakes crisis communications strategies for clients, from litigation and regulatory issues to executive transitions, reputational threats, workplace challenges, and rapid response needs.
• Be a trusted counselor to CEOs and leadership teams, offering clear, actionable advice when it matters most.
• Work with Partners and senior leadership across the agency to provide strategic guidance and high-level crisis support.
• Drive agency growth by bringing in new business through your own network, handle inbound opportunities to the agency, and lead the development of proposals/RFPs.
• Build and expand the crisis practice—setting the vision, refining the playbook, and elevating our market presence.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team, fostering a culture of excellence, agility, and trust.
• Help lead team budgeting and staffing.

Head of Crisis Communications

• Drafting, developing, and executing comprehensive communications strategies
• Conducting regular and thorough research on various topics and flagging relevant news updates for teams/clients
• Drafting, editing and proofreading materials including press releases, blog content, pitches, fact sheets, FAQs, briefing notes, and client correspondence
• Partnering with senior managers on achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 4–6)
• Managing media contact lists to build relationships with new publications and media contacts
• Participating in new business meetings and creating proposals as needed
• Regularly bringing new opportunities for clients – media meetings, key introductions, etc.
• Proactively mentoring and teaching junior team members on account teams
• Working with senior management to respond to client requests and ensure efficient handling of requests

Senior Account Executive, Beauty and Lifestyle

• Partnering with senior managers on achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 4 – 6).
• Managing media contact lists to build relationships with new publications and media contacts.
• Conducting regular and thorough research on various topics, flagging relevant news updates for teams/clients.
• Drafting, editing and proofreading materials including press releases, blog content, pitches, fact sheets, FAQs, briefing notes, and client correspondence.
• Planning and executing media-specific events including influencer events and press moments.
• Regularly bringing new opportunities for clients – media meetings, key introductions, etc.
• Working with senior management to respond to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner.

Account Executive, Entertainment Advocacy

• Responsibilities Include:
• Leading national social good campaigns, including developing strategy and outreach on various clients (corporate and non-profit)
• Setting the vision and leading celebrity and influencer relations programming, including outreach, stewardship and meaningful engagement strategies
• Leading communications strategies to identify digital amplification and story ideas to secure national coverage in top tier media outlets.
• Leading site visits, impact trips and other events and activities that deepen celebrities’ understanding and engagement in our work.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with agencies, celebrities, influencers and talent representatives.
• Providing thought leadership opportunities for clients in widely read outlets, top listened to podcasts, and other major profile-driven outlets
• Serving as a senior leader within the agency
• Managing complex client issues; able to manage clients through stressful situations that require thoughtful counsel.
• Training and mentoring junior staff on the inner workings and executions of talent/influencer integration, PR and media relations, social campaigns, and overall work approach.
• Managing and building upon an existing network of press friendlies ranging from entertainment outlets to new digital outlets, as well as growing relationships with talent/influencer reps
• Achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 6 – 8).
• Participating in and/or leading new business meetings, creating proposals as needed.
• Regularly bringing new opportunities for clients – media meetings, key introductions, event opportunities, etc.

Account Director, Entertainment Advocacy

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is proud to represent clients across many industries including entertainment, social good, tech and lifestyle and we tell their stories through a variety of mediums.
If you are fired up and ready to do good, join us!
We have an immediate opening for an Account Director. This role will work across high profile technology brands and exciting startups, leading a dynamic mix of corporate reputation efforts, brand campaigns, executive thought leadership programs, and more. Our candidate is curious, with excellent writing skills. We’re looking for someone who can learn quickly and touch a variety of clients -- from high growth startups to established brands to VC firms. Our clients span hardware, creativity, gaming, virtual reality, climate tech, fintech, healthtech, and more. Our Account Directors counsel the client, provide fresh ideas, motivate the team, ensure goals are being met, and generate results through regular pitching. We're looking for an entrepreneurial spirit who is excited about contributing to our growing San Francisco office and continuing to build our thriving tech practice.