Account Director, Tech & Start Up PR - Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis : Job Details

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is proud to represent clients across many industries including entertainment, social good, tech, and lifestyle. We tell their stories through a variety of mediums. Our digital footprint is purposefully small, and we fly under the radar.

If you are fired up and ready to do good, join us!

We have an immediate opening for an Account Director. This role will work across high-profile technology brands and exciting startups, leading a dynamic mix of corporate reputation efforts, consumer brand campaigns, executive thought leadership programs, and more.

Ideal candidates are passionate about building the next great Fortune 500 company and remain calm under pressure. You should have an extensive media network, excel at managing client account teams, and be able to read a room well. You probably have TechCrunch, WIRED, and Forbes bookmarked on your browser.

Our candidate is curious, with excellent writing skills. You should learn quickly and touch a variety of clients—from high-growth startups to established brands and VC firms. Our clients span hardware, creativity, gaming, virtual reality, fintech, healthtech, and more, offering endless opportunities.

Account Directors counsel clients, provide fresh ideas, motivate teams, ensure goals are met, and generate results through regular pitching.

We seek an entrepreneurial spirit eager to contribute to our growing technology practice and lead integrated communications accounts.

• Developing and executing comprehensive media and communications strategies.
• Producing persuasive content, including messaging, media pitches, event submissions, awards submissions, and more.
• Managing complex client issues and providing thoughtful counsel during stressful situations.
• Leading client accounts.
• Contributing to business development and organic growth with existing clients.
• Coordinating with social media, paid media, design, crisis, brand, and talent teams as needed.
• Mentoring junior staff and managing up to senior staff, providing feedback to improve efficiency.
• Responding to client requests promptly.
• Supporting account administration, including results reporting, agendas, recaps, and budget tracking.

• You have at least 8 years of PR experience.
• You've managed a team with direct oversight for at least 2 years.
• You have a passion for and understanding of the technology and venture capital landscape.
• You possess knowledge of financial and corporate communications, capital markets, and investor relations.
• You have a track record of securing impactful top-tier press placements.
• You can navigate financial stakeholders, thought leaders, and media effectively.
• You are a strategic partner with stakeholders and can create impactful media moments.
• You are a strong, persuasive, concise, and creative writer.
• You are strategic, innovative, and enjoy brainstorming.
• You have strong decision-making skills and accountability.
• You are curious, entrepreneurial, organized, and detail-oriented.
• You are willing to work some evenings/weekends and travel as needed.
• You take pride in overdelivering and being part of something meaningful.

Benefits & Perks

We offer medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, bonuses, PTO, fertility, FSA for medical, childcare, and commuting. Perks include flexible schedules, Work from Anywhere, Summer Fridays, Wellness Days, a 4-week sabbatical, social events, and community volunteering. We celebrate diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.

There's more!

From day one, employees are paired with mentors. We provide ongoing training and workshops for professional and personal growth. Our Meet the Media series offers insider tips for pitching media contacts.