PR Assistant, Content (Film, TV, Streaming, Entertainment)

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a leading global communications agency navigating the complexities of a hyper-connected world. They are seeking a high-energy Assistant to support their Entertainment team, focusing on developing skills in entertainment PR and managing media relations.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a relentless interest in soaking up the ins and outs of entertainment publicity
• You will learn how integrated communications—from talent and social to media relations—drive successful launches and sustain long-term brand equity
• Own the lists
• You will build and maintain meticulous media lists across entertainment trades, national news, and lifestyle outlets
• You ensure our databases are accurate, current, and strategically categorized
• Act as the team’s radar
• Monitor news cycles and social media to flag pop culture moments, competitor updates, and breaking industry news for our clients
• Support the health of various accounts by managing the backend essentials: developing agendas, meeting recaps, activity reports, and budget trackers
• Provide critical support for client meetings and events, including scheduling, RSVP management, and occasionally providing on-site staffing for premieres, screenings, and press junkets
• As a key point of contact for guests and vendors, you will greet visitors and manage light office duties (such as preparing conference rooms or the rooftop for meetings) 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 and integrity in every interaction

Skills

• Roughly 1 year of experience in marketing, entertainment, or PR
• Demonstrate emotional maturity
• Ability to read the room, maintain a calm demeanor under pressure, and communicate effectively with senior staff
• Fast, persuasive, and detail-oriented writing skills
• Ability to take complex notes and turn them into a concise, clear recap, pitch, or industry trend report
• Exceptional organizational skills with an eagle eye for detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without letting a single detail slip
• Eager and collaborative mindset, ready to build a network within the entertainment industry
• Willingness to work select evenings and weekends when a project or event requires extra support

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
• Celebrations
• Networking opportunities
• Community volunteering

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