Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis · 5 months ago
Account Director, Tech & Start Up PR
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
8+ years expSunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a public relations firm representing clients across various industries including technology and startups. They are seeking an Account Director to lead corporate reputation efforts and consumer brand campaigns while managing client account teams and fostering business development.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Developing and executing comprehensive integrated media and communications strategies
Producing clear, persuasive content, including messaging, media pitches, event submissions, awards submissions, and more to help tell client’s stories
Managing complex client issues and will see the client through stressful situations that will require thoughtful counsel
Leading client accounts
Contributing to business development, including new business and organic growth with existing clients
Coordinating with other discipline experts (e.g. social media, paid media, design, crisis, brand integration, talent integration) as needed
Mentoring junior staff and help motivate and coach team members; managing up to senior staff and consistently provide feedback that helps drive efficiency
Responding to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner
Support administration of accounts including results reporting, agendas/recaps, budget trackers, and more
Qualification
Required
You have at least 8 years working in PR
You've managed a team with direct oversight for at least 2 years
You have demonstrated passion and understanding of technology and venture capital landscape
You have knowledge of financial and corporate communications, capital markets, and/or investor relations
You have demonstrated success in securing top-tier press placements that have an impact on the client's bottom line
You know how to navigate financial stakeholders, thought leaders, and media
You are a strategic partner with internal and external stakeholders and can think outside the box to create insightful and impactful media moments
You are a strong writer – persuasive, concise, creative, and quick!
You are a strategic thinker, bring new ideas to the table, and love a good brainstorm
You have strong decision-making abilities and accountability
You have an innate curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit
You are incredibly organized, detail oriented, and able to excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously
You're willing to work select evenings/weekends and travel when necessary
You enjoy overdelivering rather than meeting expectations and take genuine pride in being part of something good
Benefits
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
4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries
Collaborative workspaces
Celebrations
Networking opportunities
Community volunteering
Company
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is an independent full-service communications and narrative consulting firm.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
K
Ken Sunshine
Founder
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