Account Director, Tech & Start Up PR

Job Description

Responsibilities Include:
• Developing and executing comprehensive integrated media and communications strategies.
• Producing clear, persuasive content, including messaging, media pitches, event submissions, awards submissions, and more to help tell client's stories
• Managing complex client issues and will see the client through stressful situations that will require thoughtful counsel.
• 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 and help motivate and coach team members; managing up to senior staff and consistently provide feedback that helps drive efficiency
• Responding to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner.
• Support administration of accounts including results reporting, agendas/recaps, budget trackers, and more.

You Should Apply If:
• You have at least 7 years working in PR
• You've managed a team with direct oversight for at least 2 years
• You have demonstrated passion and understanding of technology and venture capital landscape
• You have knowledge of financial and corporate communications, capital markets, and/or investor relations
• You have demonstrated success in securing top-tier press placements that have an impact on the client's bottom line.
• You know how to navigate financial stakeholders, thought leaders, and media.
• You are a strategic partner with internal and external stakeholders and can think outside the box to create insightful and impactful media moments.
• You are a strong writer – persuasive, concise, creative, and quick!
• You are a strategic thinker, bring new ideas to the table, and love a good brainstorm.
• You have strong decision-making abilities and accountability
• 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.

Benefits x Perks

We go well beyond the benefits that you're looking for like medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with matching, annual merit-based bonuses, PTO, fertility, FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses. Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis offers those benefits and many perks including, a flexible work schedule, Work from Anywhere program, Summer Fridays, Wellness Days, and a 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries. We love to socialize so, we have collaborative workspaces, some offices even have rooftops, celebrations, networking opportunities, and community volunteering. We frequently mark opportunities to listen, learn and act throughout the year (Juneteenth, Election Day, International Women's Day, etc.).

SSM&L is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, identity and expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

There's more!

From day one, employees are carefully matched with a mentor to guide them on their path to success. Training and mentoring are a big deal here and since we are into promoting from within, we make sure to provide more than enough tools for you to learn and grow. We are proud to offer training throughout the year on topics for professional growth as well as personal growth. We have also developed a series of teaching workshops that are structured for each level of the company. Sunshiners also take love to take advantage of the monthly Meet the Media series where media contacts provide valuable insider info for pitching them and their colleagues.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpmx5o-18-222-35-77-42 in your application.