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 Company Overview • Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is an independent, full-service firm specializing in communications and narrative strategy. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://sunshinesachs.com.