The Role:
- Integrated Strategic Leadership: Architect 360-degree communications programs that bridge corporate reputation, consumer brand awareness, and executive thought leadership.
- C-Suite Counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, and VCs. You are the steady hand during complex issues, providing thoughtful counsel that protects and elevates client reputations.
- Modern Storytelling: Produce high-impact, persuasive content—from sophisticated messaging and investor-facing materials to sharp media pitches and event submissions.
- Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Act as the hub for integrated accounts, partnering with experts in social media, paid media, design, and talent integration to build "speed-of-culture" campaigns for tech brands.
- Media Authority: Leverage a deep-rooted network of top-tier contacts at TechCrunch, WIRED, Forbes, CNBC, and beyond to secure placements that move the needle on a client’s bottom line.
- Team Growth & Mentorship: Direct and develop a team of high-performing executives. You are a career-builder who takes pride in coaching junior staff and driving team efficiency through consistent, constructive feedback.
- Business Development: Drive agency growth by leading new business pitches and identifying organic expansion opportunities within our existing roster.
- The Player-Coach Mentality: You lead the room but you aren't above getting in the trenches to ensure a project is delivered with meticulous attention to detail.
Who You Are:
- The Tech Veteran: 10+ years of experience in PR/Communications, with at least 4 years of direct people management. You understand the nuances of the VC landscape and capital markets.
- A Strategic Partner: You don’t just execute; you think outside the box to create impactful media moments and navigate the needs of financial stakeholders and thought leaders.
- The Nuanced Leader: 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.
- Culturally & Digitally Fluent: You live in your browser and on your feed. You understand how social trends, digital communities, and brand partnerships can be leveraged to humanize complex tech.
- Exceptional Writer: You are fast, creative, and persuasive, capable of translating dense technical concepts into compelling human stories.
- Entrepreneurial & Driven: You thrive in an environment where you can build and scale a practice, always aiming to over-deliver rather than simply meet expectations.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of PR/Communications experience
- At least 4 years of direct people management
- Experience working in technology PR or with startups, VC-backed companies, and capital markets
- Proven top-tier media relationships (TechCrunch, WIRED, Forbes, CNBC, etc.)
- Strong experience providing C-suite counsel and handling complex issues/crisis
- Exceptional writing and messaging skills, including investor-facing materials and media pitches
- Demonstrated experience leading integrated, cross-discipline campaigns (social, paid, design, talent)
- Proven ability to drive business development and lead new business pitches
- Entrepreneurial, player-coach mindset with high emotional intelligence
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.
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