Account Manager, Talent & Entertainment

Job Description

Responsibilities Include:
• Manage client requests and client communication - respond and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner, lead weekly calls and communications.
• Write pitches and press releases, draft media materials; handle incoming press requests in a timely manner.
• Oversee event planning and logistics, red carpet management, coordination of press days and junkets.
• Conduct media outreach, advise on media strategy, broker exclusives, etc.
• 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.
• Handle national and local entertainment campaigns across film, TV, music - that touch all aspects of an individual's career (entertainment, philanthropy, business, etc.).
• Partner and collaborate with senior leaders throughout the agency on integrated (and bi-coastal) accounts.
• Join new business meetings, create proposals as needed.
• Train and mentor junior staff on the inner workings and executions PR and overall work approach. This is incredibly important to us!
• Respond 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 – our clients often need us to GO, GO, GO!
• 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-rn30x3-3-17-154-171-42 in your application.