The Role
- Strategic Gatekeeping: Serve as the air traffic controller for a Partner whose reach extends across the entire agency. You will manage a complex daily calendar, prioritize high-level internal and external meetings, and ensure the Partner is optimized for both New York operations and global client needs.
- HR & Culture Support: Assist with company-wide activities, and support the Partner in maintaining a positive, high-performance culture.
- Logistical Mastery: Execute travel and logistics with precision. You are able to reroute plans at a moment’s notice while keeping all stakeholders informed.
- Client & Research Prep: Create research briefs and materials for new business presentations and client meetings across a range of industries.
Who You Are
- The Situational Strategist: You possess strong emotional intelligence. You know how to read the room, when to protect the Partner’s time, and how to handle sensitive internal information with absolute discretion.
- A Systems Thinker: You don't just see a task; you see a process. You are meticulously organized and can manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- The Relationship Standard: You represent both the Partner and the company overall. You treat colleagues, vendors, and A-list talent with the same level of professional poise and respect.
- Proactive & Punctual: You anticipate bottlenecks before they happen. You value time management and believe that being on time is already late.
Qualifications
- Experience: At least 2–4 years of experience on a high-volume desk (PR, talent agency, or corporate operations preferred).
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills; you can draft professional correspondence for senior leaders and external stakeholders with ease.
- Tech Savvy: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially Outlook) and a quick study on administrative and financial tracking systems.
- Culture Driven: You are genuinely engaged with news, social impact, and the entertainment landscape.
Top Skills
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.
