The Role:
- Integrated Brand Strategy: Architect 360-degree communications programs that bridge the gap between traditional tech reviews, lifestyle placements, and creator-led social storytelling.
- Consumer-First Narratives: Lead the development of campaigns that grab customer attention. You know how to translate tech-speak into compelling, human-centric stories that resonate in lifestyle, entertainment, and consumer publications.
- Executive Client Counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor to founders and C-suite leaders. You are the steady hand during complex product launches or stressful issues, providing thoughtful counsel that protects and elevates the brand.
- Media Authority: Leverage an elite network of contacts at outlets ranging from The Verge and WIRED to GQ, Vogue, and The Wall Street Journal. You aren’t just pitching news; you are securing feature stories that impact the bottom line.
- Creator & Partnership Integration: Partner with our internal experts to lead creator-led campaigns and brand collaborations. You understand how to use digital communities to build mass-market hype.
- Team Growth & Mentorship: Direct and develop a team of high-performing executives. You are a career-builder who takes pride in coaching junior staff, driving team efficiency, and fostering a "we, not me" culture.
- New Business Powerhouse: Partner with senior agency leadership to lead pitches, craft sophisticated proposals, and identify growth opportunities in the consumer tech space.
- High EQ: You lead with high EQ and a calibrated ego. You know exactly when to drive the conversation forward with authority and when to serve as a strategic observer to let the best ideas—or the client—shine.
Who You Are:
- The Tech-Lifestyle Hybrid: 9+ years of experience in PR/Communications, with at least 4 years of direct people management. You are as comfortable discussing hardware specs as you are discussing cultural trends.
- The Strategic Partner: You don’t just execute; you think outside the box to create unprompted media moments that keep clients relevant in a crowded marketplace.
- An Integrated Leader: You understand the modern communications landscape—fluent in traditional press, but passionate about social strategy, brand integration, and the creator economy.
- Exceptional Writer: You are fast, creative, and persuasive, capable of adapting your tone from a formal corporate briefing to a punchy consumer media pitch.
- Meticulous & Organized: You excel at managing the backend of senior-level accounts—from budget trackers and contracts to complex launch timelines—with total precision.
- Driven to Over-Deliver: You take genuine pride in exceeding expectations and possess an entrepreneurial spirit that pushes the agency—and our clients—forward.
Skills Required
- At least 9 years working in PR
- Managed a team with direct oversight for at least 4 years
- Demonstrated success in securing top-tier press placements
- Strong writing skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
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.
