Account Manager, Talent & Entertainment

Job Description

Responsibilities Include:
• Managing all client requests as needed; respond and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner.
• Overseeing and collaborating with the team on maintaining schedules for clients, glam/grooming needs, providing on-site staffing support and leading weekly calls.
• Writing pitches and press releases, drafting media materials; handle incoming press requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in entertainment, lifestyle and culture arena.
• Brainstorm and execute pitch angles and press ideas that are creative, out of the box, and show our value as communications experts.
• Leading national and local entertainment campaigns across film, TV, music - that touch all aspects of an individual's career (entertainment, philanthropy, business, etc).
• Considered a thought-leader of sorts, for the agency and clients.
• Managing complex client issues and will see the client through stressful situations that will require thoughtful counsel.
• Partnering and collaborating with senior leaders throughout the agency on integrated (and bi-coastal) accounts.
• Joining new business meetings, creating proposals as needed.
• Training and mentoring junior staff on the inner workings and executions PR and overall work approach. This is incredibly important to us!
• Responding to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner.

Experience Required:
• 5-6 years working at a PR firm in the entertainment industry or related field.
• At least 3 years specifically working with talent
• Strong ability to network and maintain relationships.
• You have demonstrated success securing top-tier press placements that have an impact on the client's career
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong writing, research and organizational skills
• Creative thinking with a problem-solving and resourceful attitude.
• Tenacious follow through and attention to detail/organization.
• Able to work within an integrated agency model, collaborating well with internal groups when appropriate.
• Over-delivers rather than meets expectations and constantly strives for excellence.
• Curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• 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.

Compensation
• Salary range: $77,500-$85,000 commensurate with experience plus bonus eligibility and benefits (more below)

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-gp5yx0-18-118-140-108-42 in your application.