Account Director, Content (Film/Television/Streaming)

Responsibilities

• Modern Storytelling & Release Strategy: Lead the development of 360-degree communications strategies for film, TV, and streaming projects. You understand how to build a narrative that captures the attention of trade editors, consumer media, and digital-first audiences alike.
• Integrated Campaign Leadership: Manage account teams and projects from inception to completion. You serve as a strategic partner to production companies, directors, and creators, ensuring that every campaign is integrated with brand, influencer, and digital strategy.
• Executive & Talent Counsel: Build impactful, trusting relationships with clients and talent. You provide thoughtful counsel through the high-pressure environments of premieres, press junkets, and stressful release windows, acting as a steady advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Media & Cultural Authority: Leverage an elite network of entertainment press contacts to secure impactful media moments. You understand how to bridge the gap between traditional prestige outlets and the emerging platforms where modern audiences live.
• Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Partner with senior colleagues across our national offices on integrated, bi-coastal accounts. You are energized by the opportunity to collaborate with our talent, social, and brand integration teams to create truly multidimensional campaigns.
• Mentorship & Team Architecture: Train and mentor junior staff on the inner workings of entertainment PR and modern client management. This is incredibly important to us—you are a natural coach who is invested in building the next generation of account leaders.
• Business Development: Lead new business meetings and draft persuasive proposals. You are a confident closer who can articulate the value of a modern, integrated approach to entertainment communications.
• Relationship Driven: You recognize that the entertainment business is built on trust and integrity. You lead by example in every interaction—prioritizing professional poise and transparency with your team, your clients, and the media.

Requirements

• The Entertainment Specialist: You have at least 8 years of experience in public relations, with a specific focus on film and television releases. You have a proven track record of maneuvering through the complexities of the studio and streaming landscape.
• The Modern Strategist: You are an outside-the-box thinker who loves a good brainstorm. You know how to rethink traditional concepts to drive engagement and establish media opportunities for talent that feel fresh and authentic.
• A Meticulous Storyteller: You are a strong writer—persuasive, concise, and creative. You can take a complex production or a visionary director’s concept and translate it into a narrative that compels an editor to take notice.
• Entrepreneurial & Curious: You have an innate curiosity and a desire to grow your skills beyond a single vertical. You are excited to work with everyone from established studios to emerging content creators.
• Exceptionally Organized: You excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. You are accountable, decisive, and take genuine pride in the precision of your work.
• Driven to Over-Deliver: You take pride in being part of something good and are energized by the challenge of bringing entertainment moments to life in a way that exceeds client expectations.

Benefits

• 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.).