Senior Account Executive, Music, Culture & Entertainment

Responsibilities

• Artist Narrative Lead : Supporting the development of 360-degree communications strategies. You know how to architect a story that begins with a single drop and sustains through a project’s lifecycle, from late-night debuts to festival stages.
• Modern Music Strategy : You understand the evolving communications landscape and keep a constant pulse on cultural shifts. You know how to integrate creators, social media trends, and digital partnerships into a traditional PR plan to ensure our artists remain culturally relevant in today's media landscape.
• Release & Tour Stewardship : Navigate the high-pressure cycles of album launches, tour announcements, and awards season (GRAMMYs, VMAs, etc.). You possess the professional poise to manage talent on-site at festivals and the strategy to secure coverage that moves the needle on streaming numbers.
• Media & Event Excellence : Plan and lead media-specific moments, including listening parties, press junkets, and red carpets. You own the ground game: developing invite lists, managing RSVPs, wrangling media on-site, and distributing post-event results.
• Content Command : Produce sophisticated, client-ready materials including artist bios, press releases, creative pitches, and briefing notes. You are a fast, persuasive writer.
• Account Stewardship : Partner with Senior Managers to achieve deliverables for a roster of 4–6 clients. You are the glue of the account, ensuring that label, management, and talent requests are handled with efficiency and professional poise.
• Mentorship in Action : Proactively mentor and teach junior team members. This is incredibly important to us—you are a primary driver of our team’s growth and a steward of our high-stakes work approach.
• Relationship Driven : You recognize that we are a people business. You lead by example in how you treat your co-workers, partners, and the media—prioritizing trust, discretion, and integrity in every interaction.
• The Music & Culture Insider : 4+ years of PR experience with a specific focus on music and artist representation. You have a genuine passion for music, stay tightly in tune with pop culture, and bring established relationships across the industry—from labels and managers to tastemakers and press. You have a documented track record of supporting successful campaigns across major labels and independent artists.
• Fluency in the New Landscape : You have a well-rounded understanding of how traditional media, TikTok/creator ecosystems, and brand partnerships work together to create a complete strategy for today's audience.

Requirements

• The Music & Culture Insider : 4+ years of PR experience with a specific focus on music and artist representation. You have a genuine passion for music, stay tightly in tune with pop culture, and bring established relationships across the industry—from labels and managers to tastemakers and press. You have a documented track record of supporting successful campaigns across major labels and independent artists.
• Fluency in the New Landscape : You have a well-rounded understanding of how traditional media, TikTok/creator ecosystems, and brand partnerships work together to create a complete strategy for today's audience.
• The Tenacious Pitcher : You have a growing list of relationships with music trades, lifestyle editors, and culture critics. You know how to leverage those connections to secure impactful, career-moving opportunities for your clients.
• The Situational Strategist : You possess high EQ and situational awareness. You have the confidence to hustle for an artist and the judgment to make the call in high-pressure greenroom or festival environments.
• Entrepreneurial & Curious : You have an innate curiosity and a proactive attitude. You love a good brainstorm and aren't afraid to bring a bold, new idea to the table.
• Driven to Over-Deliver : You take genuine pride in exceeding expectations and are energized by work that allows you to be a part of something good.

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.).