The Role:
- Integrated Talent Learning: Exhibit a relentless interest in soaking up the ins and outs of the industry. You will learn how talent and influencer integration work alongside media relations, social strategy, and creative to drive a cohesive campaign.
- Talent Research and Database Ownership: Own the lists. You will build and maintain meticulous databases of creator contacts and reps. You will move beyond data entry to provide well-researched talent recommendation lists for various brand and non-profit clients.
- Cultural Intelligence: Act as the team’s radar. Monitor news cycles and social platforms to flag breaking pop culture moments, creator news, and competitive shifts that offer opportunities for client engagement.
- Administrative Foundation: Support the health of various accounts by managing the administrative essentials: developing agendas, meeting recaps, activity reports, status documents, and budget trackers.
- Logistical Support: Provide critical support for client meetings and events. This includes scheduling, RSVP management, and occasionally providing on-site staffing for influencer activations and talent-led events.
- Professional Ambassadorship: As the first point of contact for guests and vendors, you will manage light office duties—such as preparing conference rooms for meetings or greeting visitors—with a professional, courteous, and inclusive demeanor.
- Relationship Driven: You recognize that we are a people business. You lead by example in how you treat your co-workers, partners, and the media—prioritizing trust, integrity, and discretion in every interaction.
Who You Are:
- The Emerging Professional: You have roughly 1 year of experience in communications, entertainment, or PR. You are ready to exhibit the behaviors of a successful professional in a high-stakes environment.
- High EQ: You demonstrate emotional maturity and high EQ. You can read the room, maintain a calm demeanor when things move fast, and communicate effectively with senior staff and guests.
- A Strong Writer: You are fast, persuasive, and detail-oriented. You can translate complex notes into concise, client-ready recaps or creative pitches. (Note: We are a pro-Oxford Comma shop.)
- Entrepreneurial and Curious: You have an innate curiosity and a proactive attitude. You love a good brainstorm and are always looking for ways to make a process or talent strategy better.
- Exceptionally Organized: You have an eagle eye for detail and can manage multiple administrative and research tasks simultaneously without letting a single detail slip.
- Driven to Over-Deliver: You take genuine pride in your work and are willing to work select evenings or weekends when a project or event requires extra support.
Skills Required
- About 1 year of experience in communications, entertainment, or PR
- Strong writing skills; fast, persuasive, detail-oriented
- High emotional intelligence and professional demeanor
- Experience or aptitude for talent research and maintaining contact databases
- Exceptional organization and ability to manage multiple administrative tasks
- Cultural intelligence and ability to monitor social platforms and news cycles
- Ability to provide logistical support for events, including occasional on-site work
- Willingness to work select evenings or weekends as needed
What We Do
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is an independent full-service communications and narrative consulting firm. Our collective helps shape public image via earned, owned, and paid engagements across mediums and platforms. We’re built on the notion that good ideas have the power to change the world, shape our cultural conventions, and create new models of success in every industry. Benefits include; medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with matching, annual merit-based bonuses, PTO, fertility, FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses. Additional perks include: 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.). From day one, employees are carefully matched with a mentor to guide them on their path to success. Training and mentoring are important to us and since we are into promoting from within, 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. 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.
