Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis · 3 months ago
Account Manager, Tech & Start Up PR
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $88K/yr
5+ years expSunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a PR firm that represents clients across various industries including tech and lifestyle. They are seeking an Account Manager to lead account teams, develop communications strategies, and manage client relationships, particularly in the tech and B2B sectors.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Leading account teams and managing projects from start to finish
Developing, and executing comprehensive communications strategies
Conducting regular and thorough research on various topics, flagging relevant news updates for teams/clients
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. 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
Regularly bringing new opportunities for clients – media meetings, key introductions, etc
Proactively mentor and teach junior team members on account teams (really important for us)
Working with senior management to respond to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner
Qualification
Required
You have at least 5-6 years working in PR, specific experience in media relations, technology, B2B comms, public relations, integrated media relations, strategic media planning
You've managed a client team with direct oversight for at least 1 year
You understand almost all aspects of integrated communications (media relations, social media, creative, brand integration, talent integration)
You are a strong writer – persuasive, concise, creative, and quick!
You have a growing list of relationships with media across a variety of verticals and know how to leverage those relationships to secure impactful media opportunities
You are a strategic thinker, bring new ideas to the table, and love a good brainstorm
You have strong decision-making abilities and accountability; this is an important role, own it!
You have great judgment and can make 'the call' as needed
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
Preferred
Advertising, gaming, and VR experience would be such a coup!
Previous experience working with & managing teams in multiple locations
You have an interest in progressive causes and campaigns
You have digital integrated experience
Previous experience using media research tools like Cision
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
Training throughout the year on topics for professional growth as well as personal growth
Teaching workshops that are structured for each level of the company
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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