Account Executive, Talent & Influencer Integration - Nonprofit

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis•Los Angeles, NY

About The Position

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is hiring a strategic, high-velocity Account Executive for its Talent and Influencer Integration team. The role focuses on communications and talent strategy for nonprofits, NGOs, and cause-oriented initiatives, while also supporting entertainment and lifestyle projects. The Account Executive will help connect complex missions and humanitarian issues with creator communities and social-first campaigns, and will lead the daily execution of talent strategies and partnerships. The position combines talent outreach, creator and influencer integration, event logistics, writing, account operations, cultural monitoring, and relationship management. The successful candidate will bring approximately 2–3 years of relevant experience, a demonstrated track record of securing talent partnerships, fluency in influencer culture, and the ability to communicate effectively across advocacy and entertainment contexts. The role is nonexempt and eligible for overtime.

Requirements

Approximately 2–3 years of experience in communications, entertainment, lifestyle public relations, or social impact.
Documented track record of securing talent partnerships.
Understanding of influencer culture and how to align a creator’s personal voice with mission-driven causes and lifestyle brand moments.
Strong emotional intelligence, ethical judgment, and composure under pressure.
Ability to assess talent based on values alignment, philanthropic activity, brand fit, and potential reputational risks.
Strong writing skills, including the ability to synthesize policy or nonprofit impact information into clear briefs and write energetic entertainment pitches.
Initiative, creativity, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with teams in multiple locations and time zones.
Experience working with a project manager on an integrated communications team involving talent integration, media relations, social media, creative, or brand integration.
Interests beyond influencer work, particularly combining entertainment and social good.
Experience using talent or influencer research tools such as Celebrity Intelligence, IMDb Pro, or Julius.

Responsibilities

Lead daily outreach and tailored storytelling across a diverse client roster, with an emphasis on nonprofits, NGOs, and cause-oriented initiatives while supporting entertainment and lifestyle moments.
Engage talent representatives, managers, and digital creators to secure partnerships, ambassadorships, public service announcements, and high-visibility placements.
Identify creators, tastemakers, and digital voices suited to authentic advocacy and connect complex issues with creator communities.
Pitch mission-led initiatives and lifestyle collaborations across entertainment, creator, and lifestyle networks, communicating the cultural and community value of each partnership.
Plan and execute logistics for events and activations, including charity galas, awareness rallies, roundtables, premieres, red carpets, gifting suites, and branded content shoots.
Manage VIP lists and on-site talent coordination with composure, discretion, and professionalism.
Create client-ready materials, including creative briefs, talent itineraries, sensitive-issue briefing notes, press pitches, and digital toolkits.
Manage account operations, including agendas, recap reports, partner deliverables, and impact metrics trackers.
Monitor news cycles, entertainment premieres, social movements, and platform trends to identify strategic opportunities for client campaigns.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with nonprofit leaders, talent representatives, publicists, and digital creators while upholding ethical standards.