Account Manager, Tech & Start Up PR

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

$75K — $88K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-6 years of PR/Communications experience, primarily in technology, B2B, or startups.
  • Demonstrated management experience with client teams of at least 1 year.
  • Curiosity across diverse sectors including hardware, gaming, fintech, and healthtech.
  • Proficient in clear, persuasive writing and verbal communication.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel as required.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary point of contact for 4-6 clients, overseeing project progression.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies across various media.
  • Utilize media contacts to gain impactful coverage for clients' stories.
  • Exhibit excellent situational awareness and leadership in meetings.
  • Create compelling content including press releases and media pitches.
  • Organize media events and logistics effectively and efficiently.
  • Mentor junior team members to enhance their PR skills and knowledge.
  • Propose innovative ideas and strategies proactively.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with matching contributions.
  • Annual merit-based bonuses and PTO.
  • Access to fertility assistance and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Flexible work schedule and Work from Anywhere program.
  • Summer Fridays and Wellness Days to promote work-life balance.
  • 4-week sabbatical for select anniversaries and opportunities for community volunteering.
  • Mentorship from day one with structured training and professional development workshops.
Full Job Description
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is looking for a smart, scrappy, and tech-obsessed Account Manager. This role is built for a PR professional with 5-6 years of experience who lives in the rabbit hole of TechCrunch, WIRED, Forbes, and Fast Company. As an Account Manager, you are the daily engine of your accounts. You are a self-starter who can manage small-to-medium sized accounts independently, while partnering with senior leadership to scale strategy for our larger, global tech clients. Whether you9re navigating the B2B landscape, launching a high-growth startup, or executing an influencer-led tech campaign, you are cool under pressure and meticulously organized. The Role: 3 Account Stewardship: Serve as the primary point of contact for a roster of 4-6 clients, ensuring projects move from concept to completion and that internal teams stay motivated and on-task. 3 Integrated Execution: Help develop and execute 360-degree communications strategies that span traditional B2B media relations, social-first content, and digital creator integration. 3 Media Impact: Leverage your growing network of tech and business media contacts to secure needle-moving coverage. You know how to pitch a complex story and turn a technical launch into a cultural moment. 3 High EQ: You possess exceptional situational awareness. You have the executive presence to command a meeting when necessary, but the humility and judgment to take a step back and empower your team or client to take the lead. 3 Content Creation: Craft sharp, persuasive, and clear materials-from press releases and blog content to executive briefing notes and media pitches. 3 Event & Media Logistics: Plan and execute media-specific events, including press conferences and influencer gatherings. You own the backend logistics-RSVPs, credentials, and on-site media wrangling-without skipping a beat. 3 Mentorship & Growth: Proactively mentor and teach junior team members the inner workings of PR. We believe in building careers, and your leadership is vital to our team9s success. 3 Strategic Brainstorming: Bring new, out-of-the-box ideas to the table unprompted. If you see a way to make a process better or a pitch sharper, we want you to own it. Who You Are: 3 The Tech Enthusiast: 5-6 years of experience in PR/Communications, with a specific focus on technology, B2B, or startups. You have a genuine opinion on the latest launch and stay ahead of industry trends. 3 A Proven Leader: At least 1 year of experience managing client teams with direct oversight. You are ready to project-manage complex accounts and deliver high-quality results. 3 The Generalist Mindset: You are curious by nature and eager to touch a variety of clients across hardware, gaming, fintech, healthtech, and more. 3 An Exceptional Communicator: You are a fast, persuasive writer and a verbal communicator who can build deep trust with clients and media alike. 3 Highly Organized & Scrappy: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and take genuine pride in over-delivering on every project. 3 Flexible: Willing to work select evenings/weekends and travel to bring our clients9 biggest moments to life. $75,000 - $88,000 a year Benefits x Perks We go well beyond the benefits that you9re 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 Women9s Day, etc.). There9s more! From day one, employees are carefully matched with a mentor to guide them on their path to success. Training and mentoring are a big deal here and since we are into promoting from within, we make sure to provide more than enough tools for you to learn and grow. 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 Industry series where industry thought leaders provide valuable insider info on how to work with them and their colleagues.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

More Consumer Technology Jobs

Find similar Account Manager, Tech & Start Up PR jobs: