Account Executive, Talent & Entertainment
About The Position
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a multi-sector communications agency representing the icons and innovators across entertainment, social impact, consumer brands, technology, and lifestyle. We are storytellers at our core, weaving narratives through every medium available to the modern landscape. You may notice our digital presence is purposefully understated. While our clients are global household names, we believe the best work happens when the spotlight stays firmly on those we represent. We fly under the radar by design—preferring to let our campaigns, and our results, speak for themselves. If you’re driven, intentional, and ready to do good, we’re ready for you! We have an immediate opening for an Account Executive based out of our LA Office focused on entertainment and talent. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is interested in learning the ins and outs of personal representation, running a red carpet and everything in between. You have a strong foundation and a clear understanding of media relations, specifically in the entertainment space, and pop culture excites you! You know what it’s like to work under pressure and you thrive off a fast-paced environment. You have the ability to keep calm and maintain a level of confidentiality. You are exceptionally detail-oriented, you’re a creative thinker and can expertly coordinate across projects on the backend.
Requirements
- 3-4 years working at a PR firm in the entertainment industry or related field.
- At least 2 years working specifically managing talent either talent agency or management firm.
- Strong ability to network and maintain relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Strong writing, research and organizational skills
- Creative thinking with a problem-solving and resourceful attitude.
- Experience working with talent.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies
- Conducting regular and thorough research on various topics, flagging relevant news updates for teams/clients
- Assisting in coordinating client requests as needed including but not limited to: schedules, glam/grooming, providing on-site staffing support when appropriate, participating in weekly calls.
- Coordinating administrative needs across accounts including scheduling, drafting and maintaining agendas and updates;
- Maintaining media lists and begin to develop an arsenal of go-to reporters
- Supporting team leads in writing pitches and press releases, drafting media materials, vetting and credentialing media and more.
- Maintaining current knowledge of trends in entertainment, lifestyle and culture arena.
- Drafting, editing and proofreading materials including press releases, blog content, pitches, fact sheets, FAQs, briefing notes, and client correspondence
- Conducting client media monitoring and developing media coverage/placement and analysis reports
- Assisting in planning and executing media-specific events including events and press moments. Support would include developing invite lists, managing RSVPs, wrangling media on-site, drafting and distributing post-event releases, etc
- Supporting senior managers on achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 4 – 6)
- Regularly bringing new opportunities for clients – media meetings, key introductions, etc
- Working with senior management to respond to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with matching
- annual merit-based bonuses
- PTO
- fertility
- FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses
- flexible work schedule
- Work from Anywhere program
- Summer Fridays
- Wellness Days
- a 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries
- collaborative workspaces
- some offices even have rooftops
- celebrations
- networking opportunities
- community volunteering
- employees are carefully matched with a mentor
- Training and mentoring
- training throughout the year on topics for professional growth as well as personal growth
- teaching workshops that are structured for each level of the company
- monthly Meet the Media series
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
