Junior Account Executive

Summary

The job is for a Junior Account Executive in the Consumer/Lifestyle Team at Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis. The role involves learning various aspects of integrated communications, executing public relations strategies, drafting materials, scheduling meetings, monitoring news cycles, creating media lists, communicating with senior staff, planning and executing events, and supporting account administration.

Requirements

• You have 2+ years of experience in this industry (communications, media, public relations, etc.)
• You are a strong writer – persuasive, concise, creative, and quick!
• You are eager to network and build connections in the media industry
• 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

Responsibilities

• Willingness and an interest to soak it all in; learn the ins and outs of integrated communications
• Assisting in developing and executing comprehensive public relations strategies
• Drafting, editing and proofreading talent/influencer materials including travel itineraries, creative briefs, client materials, memos, agendas, blog content, pitches, fact sheets, FAQs, briefing notes, and client correspondence
• Scheduling and providing logistical support for client meetings and events
• Supporting senior managers in achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 4 – 6)
• Monitoring news cycles and flagging latest ‘pop culture moments’, competitor news, for clients
• Creating and maintaining lists! Lots of lists! Specifically, media lists
• Communicating effectively with senior staff on status of requested tasks and projects
• Assisting in planning and executing integrated events
• Working with senior management to respond to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner
• Support administration of accounts including developing agendas, meeting recaps, activity reports, client status reports, budget trackers, etc

Benefits

• We go well beyond the benefits that you’re looking for like medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with matching, PTO, fertility, FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses
• Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis offers 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.)