Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis · 4 days ago
Account Director, Entertainment & Events PR
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
8+ years expSunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a multi-sector communications agency representing icons and innovators across various domains. They are seeking a strategic and visionary Account Director to lead entertainment accounts, develop comprehensive communications strategies, and manage a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Lead a diverse roster of entertainment accounts (events, film/TV, podcasts, and creators) from start to finish, serving as the primary strategic partner for your clients
Architect comprehensive communications plans that live at the intersection of traditional media, digital strategy, brand integration, and talent/influencer ecosystems
Leverage a deep, existing network of entertainment and consumer media contacts to secure high-level, impactful placements and "big picture" profiles
Direct, mentor, and train junior staff across multiple geographies (bi-coastal), fostering a "we, not me" culture while ensuring professional growth within your team
Proactively bring "out-of-the-box" ideas to the table—unprompted—to drive offline engagement and online virality
Partner with senior leadership to craft winning proposals and identify opportunities for agency growth
Oversee large-scale event logistics including red carpets, press conferences, and industry summits, managing talent, vendors, and partners without skipping a beat
Qualification
Required
8+ years of agency or industry experience
At least 2 years of experience in a direct people-management role
Deep-rooted relationships with the gatekeepers at People, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and beyond
Ability to translate a client's business goals into a creative, multi-layered media campaign
Passionate about training the next generation of PR professionals
Ability to manage a team across different time zones
Fluent in traditional PR and eager to dive into creator culture and digital brand integrations
Incredibly organized with great judgment under fire
Willing to work select evenings/weekends and travel
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
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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