Senior Account Director, Tech & Start Up PR

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a leading global communications agency built to navigate the complexities of a hyper-connected world. We represent the icons and innovators shaping culture—from global heritage corporations and high-growth tech startups to the non-profits, creative legends, and visionary founders who define the global discourse. Our expertise spans the full cultural spectrum. We operate at the intersection of entertainment, social impact, corporate reputation, and consumer lifestyle, executing seamlessly across traditional media, social-first outlets, brand partnerships, and influencer ecosystems. Whether we are navigating complex crisis management, elevating advocacy campaigns, or launching global consumer brands, we are storytellers at our core.

About the role

We are seeking a brilliant, strategic, and calm-under-pressure Senior Account Director to join our rapidly expanding Technology practice. This role is designed for a heavyweight communications leader with 10+ years of experience who is ready to architect the narratives of the next generation of Fortune 500 companies. Our Tech practice is as diverse as the industry itself, spanning fintech, healthtech, gaming, VR, hardware, and the venture capital firms that fund them. We are looking for an entrepreneurial "player-coach"—someone who can navigate a complex financial stakeholder meeting in the morning and lead a high-energy media brainstorm in the afternoon.

Responsibilities

• Integrated Strategic Leadership: Architect 360-degree communications programs that bridge corporate reputation, consumer brand awareness, and executive thought leadership.
• C-Suite Counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, and VCs. You are the steady hand during complex issues, providing thoughtful counsel that protects and elevates client reputations.
• Modern Storytelling: Produce high-impact, persuasive content—from sophisticated messaging and investor-facing materials to sharp media pitches and event submissions.
• Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Act as the hub for integrated accounts, partnering with experts in social media, paid media, design, and talent integration to build "speed-of-culture" campaigns for tech brands.
• Media Authority: Leverage a deep-rooted network of top-tier contacts at TechCrunch, WIRED, Forbes, CNBC, and beyond to secure placements that move the needle on a client’s bottom line.
• Team Growth & Mentorship: Direct and develop a team of high-performing executives. You are a career-builder who takes pride in coaching junior staff and driving team efficiency through consistent, constructive feedback.
• Business Development: Drive agency growth by leading new business pitches and identifying organic expansion opportunities within our existing roster.
• The Player-Coach Mentality: You lead the room but you aren't above getting in the trenches to ensure a project is delivered with meticulous attention to detail.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in PR/Communications, with at least 4 years of direct people management.
• Deep understanding of the VC landscape and capital markets.
• Ability to think outside the box to create impactful media moments and navigate the needs of financial stakeholders and thought leaders.
• High emotional intelligence and a calibrated ego, knowing when to drive the conversation forward and when to serve as a strategic observer.
• Cultural and digital fluency, with a strong grasp of social trends, digital communities, and brand partnerships to humanize complex tech.
• Exceptional writing skills—fast, creative, and persuasive—capable of translating dense technical concepts into compelling human stories.
• Entrepreneurial drive, thriving in an environment where you can build and scale a practice, always aiming to over-deliver.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with matching
• Annual merit-based bonuses
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Fertility benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses
• Flexible work schedule and Work from Anywhere program
• Summer Fridays and Wellness Days
• 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries
• Collaborative workspaces, rooftop offices, celebrations, networking opportunities, and community volunteering
• Mentorship program with a dedicated mentor from day one
• Training and professional development workshops structured for each level of the company
• Monthly "Meet the Industry" series with industry thought leaders

Pay

$110,000 - $130,000 a year plus bonus eligibility