Account Manager, Tech & Start Up PR

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$75K/yr – $88K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead tech-focused PR programs for multiple clients, guiding 360-degree strategies, media relations, and team mentorship to drive measurable coverage.

  • Must-have: 5–6 years in PR with technology/B2B focus and leadership experience
  • Standout: Strong network in tech/business media and proactive strategic ideation

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Account Stewardship: Serve as the primary point of contact for a roster of 4–6 clients, ensuring projects move from concept to completion and that internal teams stay motivated and on-task
  • Integrated Execution: Help develop and execute 360-degree communications strategies that span traditional B2B media relations, social-first content, and digital creator integration
  • Media Impact: Leverage your growing network of tech and business media contacts to secure needle-moving coverage. You know how to pitch a complex story and turn a technical launch into a cultural moment
  • High EQ: You possess exceptional situational awareness. You have the executive presence to command a meeting when necessary, but the humility and judgment to take a step back and empower your team or client to take the lead
  • Content Creation: Craft sharp, persuasive, and clear materials—from press releases and blog content to executive briefing notes and media pitches
  • Event & Media Logistics: Plan and execute media-specific events, including press conferences and influencer gatherings. You own the backend logistics—RSVPs, credentials, and on-site media wrangling—without skipping a beat
  • Mentorship & Growth: Proactively mentor and teach junior team members the inner workings of PR. We believe in building careers, and your leadership is vital to our team’s success
  • Strategic Brainstorming: Bring new, out-of-the-box ideas to the table unprompted. If you see a way to make a process better or a pitch sharper, we want you to own it

Requirements

  • The Tech Enthusiast: 5–6 years of experience in PR/Communications, with a specific focus on technology, B2B, or startups. You have a genuine opinion on the latest launch and stay ahead of industry trends
  • A Proven Leader: At least 1 year of experience managing client teams with direct oversight. You are ready to project-manage complex accounts and deliver high-quality results
  • The Generalist Mindset: You are curious by nature and eager to touch a variety of clients across hardware, gaming, fintech, healthtech, and more
  • An Exceptional Communicator: You are a fast, persuasive writer and a verbal communicator who can build deep trust with clients and media alike
  • Highly Organized & Scrappy: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and take genuine pride in over-delivering on every project
  • Flexible: Willing to work select evenings/weekends and travel to bring our clients’ biggest moments to life

    Benefits

    • medical, dental, and vision plans
    • 401(k) with matching
    • annual merit-based bonuses
    • PTO
    • fertility
    • FSA for medical
    • childcare
    • commuter expenses
    • flexible work schedule
    • Work from Anywhere program
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    Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

    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.

    Founded in 1992
    New York, New York, USA
    336 employees (54 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    4K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    27.8%
    Direct
    48.2%
    Referral
    6%
    Social
    17.1%
    Paid
    0.8%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~338

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    51 (15% of company)

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