Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis · 3 months ago
Head of Crisis Communications Team
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expSunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a communications firm representing clients across various industries, and they are seeking an entrepreneurial Head of Crisis Communications to lead and grow their practice. This role involves developing high-stakes crisis communication strategies, mentoring a team, and driving agency growth through business development and client relationships.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
A seasoned executive (10–15+ years) with proven success handling complex, high-pressure situations and communicates with clarity and confidence
A natural leader who is energized by building, mentoring, and creating
An entrepreneurial spirit with a track record of bringing in new business and growing client relationships
A strong network of C-suite, board, legal, or industry contacts that you can leverage to build new business leads
Someone who has deep experience guiding C-level executives, influential people across industries, and organizations of all sizes through crises situations
The ability to work across different industries including public affairs, entertainment, technology, healthcare, consumer, etc
Extensive media relations experience and relationships at the highest levels
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to navigate difficult situations
Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Someone with the desire to build, lead, and mentor a team in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with matching
Annual merit-based bonuses
PTO
Fertility
FSA for medical
Childcare
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
Opportunities to listen, learn and act throughout the year (Juneteenth, Election Day, International Women’s Day, etc.)
Monthly Meet the Media series
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
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Ken Sunshine
Founder
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