Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a leading global communications agency navigating the complexities of a hyper-connected world. They are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented PR Assistant to support account teams by managing media databases, monitoring news cycles, and providing logistical support for client meetings and events.
Responsibilities
- Exhibit a relentless interest in soaking up the ins and outs of the industry
- You will learn how talent integration, media relations, social media, and brand strategy work together to drive a cohesive campaign
- Own the lists
- You will build and maintain meticulous media databases across various verticals to ensure our teams are always reaching the right audiences
- Act as the team’s radar
- Monitor news cycles to flag breaking stories, competitor updates, and pop culture moments that offer opportunities for client engagement
- Support the health of various accounts by managing the administrative essentials: developing agendas, meeting recaps, activity reports, and budget trackers
- Provide critical support for client meetings and events
- This includes scheduling, RSVP management, and occasionally providing on-site staffing for activations and press moments
- As the first point of contact for guests and vendors, you will manage light office duties—such as preparing conference rooms for meetings or greeting visitors—with a professional, courteous, and inclusive demeanor
- 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, integrity, and discretion in every interaction
Skills
- Roughly 1 year of experience in communications, entertainment, or PR
- Demonstrate emotional maturity and high EQ
- Ability to read the room, maintain a calm demeanor when things move fast, and communicate effectively with senior staff and guests
- Fast, persuasive, and detail-oriented writing skills
- Ability to translate complex notes into concise, client-ready recaps or creative pitches
- Innate curiosity and a proactive attitude
- Ability to manage multiple administrative and PR tasks simultaneously without letting a single detail slip
- Willingness to work select evenings or weekends when clients need quick action
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
- Summer Fridays
- Wellness Days
- 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries
- Collaborative workspaces
- Networking opportunities
- Community volunteering
Company Overview
- Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is an independent, full-service firm specializing in communications and narrative strategy. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://sunshinesachs.com.