Account Director – Entertainment & Events PR

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

Account Director leading entertainment accounts at Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis. Overseeing strategic communications and event logistics for diverse clients.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a diverse roster of entertainment accounts from start to finish
Architect comprehensive communications plans
Leverage a deep network of entertainment and consumer media contacts
Direct, mentor, and train junior staff across multiple geographies
Bring out-of-the-box ideas to drive offline engagement and online virality
Partner with senior leadership to craft winning proposals
Oversee large-scale event logistics including red carpets and press conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of agency or industry experience
2+ years of experience in a direct people-management role
deep-rooted relationships with media contacts at People, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and beyond
ability to translate a client's business goals into a creative, multi-layered media campaign
passion for training the next generation of PR professionals
experience across different time zones
fluency in traditional PR and digital brand integrations

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with matching
annual merit-based bonuses
PTO
fertility
FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses
flexible work schedule
Work from Anywhere program
Summer Fridays
Wellness Days
a 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries
collaborative workspaces
networking opportunities
community volunteering

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Hard Skills & Tools

communications plansmedia campaignevent logisticsoffline engagementonline virality

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringtrainingcreativityrelationship building