Senior Account Executive, Film/Television/Streaming at Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis | New York, USA | $68K/yr – $75K/yr

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

Senior Account Executive, Film/Television/Streaming

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$68K/yr – $75K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive global film/TV PR campaigns as Senior Account Executive, leading narrative strategy, festival execution, and client stewardship.

Own 360-degree campaigns from narrative architecture to festival coverage.
Must-have: 4+ years in film/TV PR with strong media relationships.
Standout: mentorship of juniors and multi-client delivery.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Comprehensive Campaign Lead: Supporting the development and execution of 360-degree communications strategies. You know how to architect a narrative that begins at a festival and sustains through a project’s global premiere and beyond.
Modern Release Strategy: Integrate creators, social media moments, and digital partnerships into a traditional PR plan to ensure our projects remain culturally relevant in 2026.
Festival & Awards Stewardship: Navigate the high-pressure environments of major film festivals and awards seasons; manage talent on the ground and secure coverage that influences voters and audiences.
Event Excellence: Plan and lead media-specific moments, including influencer screenings, press conferences, and red carpets; develop invite lists, manage RSVPs, wrangle media on-site, and distribute results.
Content Command: Produce client-ready materials including press releases, blog content, creative pitches, and executive briefing notes; fast, persuasive writing.
Account Stewardship: Partner with Senior Managers to achieve deliverables for a roster of 4–6 clients; ensure requests are handled with efficiency and poise.
Mentorship in Action: Proactively mentor and teach junior team members to drive team growth and maintain high-stakes work standards.
Relationship Driven: Lead by example in treating co-workers, partners, and media with trust, discretion, and integrity.

Requirements

4+ years of PR experience with a focus on film and television
Well-rounded understanding of how traditional media relations, creator ecosystems, and social content work together for a 2026 audience
Growing list of relationships with entertainment media
High EQ and ability to work under high-pressure environments
Entrepreneurial & Curious attitude and proactive mindset
Driven to Over-Deliver and deliver high-stakes work

Preferred

The Entertainment Specialist: 4+ years of PR experience with a specific focus on film and television.
Fluency in the New Landscape: understanding traditional media relations, creator ecosystems, and social content.
The Tenacious Pitcher: relationships with entertainment media and ability to leverage connections for opportunities.
High EQ and situational awareness.
Entrepreneurial & Curious: proactive attitude and openness to new ideas.
Driven to Over-Deliver: pride in exceeding expectations and being energized by meaningful work.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with matching
annual merit-based bonuses
PTO
fertility
FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses
a flexible work schedule
Work from Anywhere program
Summer Fridays
Wellness Days

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)

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