Senior Account Director, Consumer Tech & Brand at Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Public Relations, Consumer Technology, Entertainment, Tech, LifestyleIndustries

Requirements

At least 9 years working in PR
Managed a team with direct oversight for at least 4 years
Demonstrated success in securing top-tier press placements that impact the client’s bottom line
Extensive media network
Ability to navigate financial stakeholders, thought leaders, and media
Strategic partner with internal and external stakeholders; ability to think outside the box for insightful and impactful media moments
Strong writer – persuasive, concise, creative, and quick
Strategic thinker who brings new ideas and loves brainstorming
Strong decision-making abilities and accountability
Innate curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit
Incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Willing to work select evenings/weekends and travel when necessary
Passion and understanding of technology landscape
Excellent at managing client account teams; remain calm under pressure; read a room well
Curious, excellent writing skills, learn quickly, handle variety of clients (high-growth startups to established brands across hardware, creativity, gaming, VR, fintech, healthtech, etc.)

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 tell client stories
Managing complex client issues and providing thoughtful counsel through stressful situations
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, motivating and coaching team members; managing up to senior staff and providing feedback to drive efficiency
Responding to client requests efficiently
Supporting administration of accounts including budget trackers, contracts, and activity reports
Counseling clients, providing fresh ideas, motivating the team, ensuring goals are met, and generating results through pitching (especially in consumer, lifestyle, and technology publications)

Skills

media relations

client management

account leadership

pitching

writing

team motivation

integrated communications

consumer tech

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

Public relations and brand consulting firm

About Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis offers full-service communications and narrative consulting, specializing in public relations, talent integration, and brand studio for various industries. The company shapes public image through earned, owned, and paid engagements, working with lifestyle, health, fashion, beauty, culinary, travel, and technology verticals, utilizing public relations strategies, talent integration techniques, and brand studio services for various industry verticals.

6 E 32nd St 3rd floor, New York, NY 10016, USAHeadquarters

1992Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Social Impact, Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

201-500Employees