Senior Account Executive, Film / Television / Streaming

Senior Account Executive, Film / Television / Streaming

Base pay range : $67,500.00 / yr - $75,000.00 / yr

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is proud to represent clients across many industries including entertainment, social good, tech and lifestyle. We fly under the radar and we like it that way. If you are fired up and ready to do good, join us!

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Account Executive on the

Film / Television / Streaming team . You’ve been doing this for a bit (about 4 years or so) and are looking for your next challenge and opportunity. This is a role for someone who has a strong background in media relations, great press contacts and a clear understanding of how to maneuver the many facets of a film or television release. You understand festivals, awards, the new streaming platform landscape, have a great understanding of the entertainment industry as a whole and lots of experience working in it!

Responsibilities Include

Drafting, developing, and executing comprehensive communications strategies

Conducting regular and thorough research on various topics, flagging relevant news updates for teams / clients

Drafting, editing and proofreading materials including press releases, blog content, pitches, fact sheets, FAQs, briefing notes, and client correspondence

Planning and executing media-specific events including influencer events and press conferences. Support would include developing invite lists, managing RSVPs, wrangling media on-site, drafting and distributing post-event releases, etc.

Partnering with senior managers on achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 4‑6)

Developing an impactful and trusting relationship with clients

Managing media contact lists to build relationships with new publications and media contacts

Participating in new business meetings, creating proposals as needed

Regularly bringing new opportunities for clients – media meetings, key introductions, etc.

Proactively mentoring and teaching junior team members on account teams

Working with senior management to respond to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner

You Should Apply If

You have at least 4 years of public relations experience, with a focus on film and television

You are a strong writer – persuasive, concise, creative, and quick!

You have a growing list of relationships with entertainment media and know how to leverage those relationships to secure impactful media opportunities

You are a strategic thinker, bring new ideas to the table, and love a good brainstorm

You have an innate curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit

You are incredibly organized, detail oriented and able to excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously

You enjoy overdelivering rather than meeting expectations and take genuine pride in being part of something good

Benefits and Perks

We go well beyond the benefits that you’re looking for like medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with matching, annual merit‑based bonuses, PTO, fertility, FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses. Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis offers those benefits and many perks including 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.).

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.

Additional Information

From day one, employees are carefully matched with a mentor to guide them on their path to success. Training and mentoring are a big deal here and since we are into promoting from within, we make sure to provide more than enough tools for you to learn and grow. 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.

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