Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is hiring: Vice President, Creator & Influencer St

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is proud to represent clients across many industries including entertainment, social good, tech and lifestyle and we tell their stories through a variety of mediums. We’re proud of each and every campaign we execute, but you may be wondering why we don’t have more than a landing page as our website. While many of our clients are household names (you know them, we’re sure of it), our digital footprint is purposefully small. We fly under the radar and we like it that way.

If you are fired up and ready to do good, join us!

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic, creative, and highly collaborative senior leader with deep expertise in creator ecosystems. This role will shape how our clients cultivate meaningful relationships with creators and influencers, show up across social platforms and develop and activate programs that amplify our narrative, reach new audiences, and build community. You will sit at the intersection of multiple teams here at SSM&L (PR, social, brand, and partnerships), translating our client’s business goals into creator‑led storytelling that drives impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely and strategizing with SVP on business strategy and direction, identifying opportunities for department growth.
• Serving as a thought‑leader for the agency and clients by staying on top of evolving social media trends and their relevance to Gen Z audiences.
• Participating in and/or leading new business meetings, creating proposals.
• Develop and lead end‑to‑end creator strategy across platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, etc.). Design campaigns that support client campaigns, launches, product initiatives, and other key moments.
• Build frameworks for creator selection, tiering, evaluation, and brand fit.
• Integrate creator touchpoints into broader client communications and marketing plans.
• Identify new storytelling formats, creator‑led series, and cross‑platform opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with top creators, talent managers, agencies, and emerging voices.
• Partner with creators to co‑develop content concepts that align with client brand messaging and creator authenticity.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact across the agency for creator introduction and partnerships.
• Define KPIs for creator programs, including reach, engagement, sentiment, conversion, and long‑tail influence.
• Partner with in‑house social/analytics teams to measure impact and refine strategy.
• Monitor creator trends, cultural shifts, and platform algorithm changes for real‑time, proactive opportunities.
• Work closely with PR, social, paid media, and brand teams to ensure alignment and integrated execution.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance on contracts, disclosures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage budgets for creator programs, including negotiations and performance‑based compensation structures.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in communications, influencer/creator strategy, social media, or content marketing.
• Proven track record designing and executing high‑impact creator collaborations at scale.
• Deep understanding of creator ecosystems, social platforms, and digital culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience managing talent relationships and internal relations.
• Exceptional communication—both written and verbal—with an eye for narrative and storytelling.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in entertainment and/or lifestyle are a plus.

What You Bring

• A passion for creators and the evolving creator economy.
• A strategic mindset combined with hands‑on execution ability.
• A collaborative, low‑ego approach and comfort working cross‑functionally.
• Creativity, curiosity, and cultural fluency.

Benefits and 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. Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis offers those benefits and many 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.).

SSM&L is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, identity and expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.