Strategic Account Manager - Hybrid Growth & Storytelling

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) matching

Bonus program

PTO

Work from Anywhere

Summer Fridays

Wellness Days

4-week sabbatical

Job summary

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis in New York City seeks an Account Manager with 5–6 years of experience to lead a portfolio of 4–6 clients. You will craft strategic communications plans and blend earned media with social and influencer tactics while guiding junior staff.

A modern storyteller who thrives under pressure, you’ll own day-to-day client needs, drive new business conversations, and shape each brand’s public persona across media, partnerships and events.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in communications across consumer, tech, or lifestyle brands.
• Knowledge of integrated communications and the creator economy.
• Ability to handle last-minute client requests with good judgment.
• Strong writing, persuasive and concise storytelling.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive, bringing fresh ideas to the table.
• Excellent organization and multi-project management.

Responsibilities

• Multidisciplinary narrative execution across 4–6 clients with platform-agnostic plans.
• Lead integrated communications hub, blending earned media with social media & talent integration.
• Account stewardship: manage small-to-medium accounts and portions of larger ones.
• Produce client-ready materials: pitches, press releases, talking points, briefing notes.
• Plan and execute media events, influencer activations, and ground events with precision.
• Mentor and coach junior staff, developing the next generation of account leaders.
• Support new business meetings and contribute to winning proposals.

Skills

5–6 years exp in comms

Generalist mindset

Strategic thinking

High EQ

Strong writing

Entrepreneurial spirit

Organized

Job description

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis in New York City seeks an Account Manager with 5–6 years of experience to lead a portfolio of 4–6 clients. You will craft strategic communications plans and blend earned media with social and influencer tactics while guiding junior staff.

A modern storyteller who thrives under pressure, you’ll own day-to-day client needs, drive new business conversations, and shape each brand’s public persona across media, partnerships and events.