Senior Account Director – Tech & Start Up PR

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with matching

Bonuses

PTO

Fertility benefits

FSA for medical

Childcare support

Commuter benefits

Flexible schedule

Work from Anywhere

Summer Fridays

Wellness Days

4-week sabbatical

Job summary

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a leading global communications agency that navigates complex narratives across culture, tech, and brands. We seek a senior leader to architect 360-degree programs, advise founders and CEOs, and shape high-impact storytelling for top clients.

You will lead a diverse team, drive new business pitches, and collaborate with social, paid media, design, and talent teams to deliver campaigns that move the needle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in PR/Communications with leadership exposure.
• At least 4 years of direct people management.
• Strong understanding of venture capital landscape and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Architect 360-degree communications programs bridging corporate reputation, consumer brand awareness, and executive thought leadership.
• Advise founders, CEOs, and VCs to protect and elevate client reputations.
• Produce high-impact content, from messaging to investor materials and media pitches.

Skills

PR/Communications experience

People management

VC landscape knowledge

Strategic storytelling

Job description

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a leading global communications agency built to navigate the complexities of a hyper-connected world. We represent the icons and innovators shaping culture—from global heritage corporations and high-growth tech startups to the non-profits, creative legends, and visionary founders who define the global discourse.

Our expertise spans the full cultural spectrum. We operate at the intersection of entertainment, social impact, corporate reputation, and consumer lifestyle, executing seamlessly across traditional media, social-first outlets, brand partnerships, and influencer ecosystems. Whether we are navigating complex crisis management, elevating advocacy campaigns, or launching global consumer brands, we are storytellers at our core.

You may notice our digital presence is purposefully understated. While our clients are global household names, we believe the best work happens when the spotlight stays firmly on those we represent. We fly under the radar by design - preferring to let our campaigns, and our results, speak for themselves.

If you're driven, intentional, and ready to do good, we're ready for you!

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.

$110,000 - $130,000 a year

Salary commensurate with experience plus bonus eligibility & benefits

Benefits x 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. Eligible employees at Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis may access these benefits, along with many additional 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.

There’s more!

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 Industry series where industry thought leaders provide valuable insider info on how to work with them and their colleagues.