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Junior Account Executive, Consumer Brand

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis, New York, NY, United States


Junior Account Executive Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis has an immediate opening for a high-energy, detail-obsessed Junior Account Executive in our New York office. You've had a solid start in the industry (about 12 years) and you're ready to take the next step. You don't just consume cultureyou're obsessed with how it's made. You understand that modern storytelling happens everywhere: in a well-placed product in a TikToker's "Get Ready With Me," a mention in a curated newsletter, or a feature in a lifestyle monthly. You have the organizational rigor to keep a team running and the creative spark to start securing your own media wins. The Role: Active Storytelling Support: Support the execution of 360-degree campaigns for a roster of consumer and lifestyle clients. You will move from list building to pitching, securing your own wins in lifestyle, digital, and trade outlets. Cultural Monitoring: Act as the team's eyes and ears. You are responsible for daily news and social media monitoring, flagging "vibe shifts," trending creators, and competitor news that our clients need to know about now. Modern Research & List Management: Own the foundational research that fuels our strategies. You will build and maintain meticulously researched media and creator lists that reflect the actual modern landscapenot just a generic database. Content Creation: Draft the first versions of creative pitches, press materials, and social briefs. You are learning to write in a variety of "brand voices" and can produce clean, persuasive copy under tight deadlines. The "Engine" of the Account: Manage the account essentialsagendas, meeting recaps, activity reports, and sample trackingwith total precision. You ensure that senior leaders have exactly what they need to succeed. On-the-Ground Execution: Provide essential support for client events, from press previews to influencer activations. You handle the logisticsRSVPs, check-ins, and media wranglingwith a professional and solution-oriented attitude. Relationship Driven: You recognize that we are a people business. You lead by example in how you treat your co-workers, partners, and the mediaprioritizing trust, integrity, and professional poise from Day 1. $50,000 - $50,000 a year This is a nonexempt role and eligible for overtime. 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. 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 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.