Hybrid Senior Account Director – Strategy, Crisis

at Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

• Job title: Senior Account Director – Strategy, Crisis
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Los Angeles, United States

About the role

• Senior Account Director overseeing public affairs and crisis communications strategies for a global communications agency. Seeking a seasoned strategist with significant experience in media and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of 360-degree communications strategies for high-stakes public affairs and crisis accounts
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and boards of directors
• Manage and direct multiple account teams, ensuring every campaign is fully integrated
• Lead high-stakes new business pitches and craft sophisticated proposals
• Directly manage and empower a team of account leaders

Requirements

• at least 10 years of experience in public affairs, crisis communications, or corporate reputation
• proven track record of leading major national and international accounts
• extraordinary storytelling skills
• an exceptional writer and presenter
• ability to manage financial and administrative health of multiple high-profile accounts
• ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• strong organizational skills
• entrepreneurial spirit

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with matching
• annual merit-based bonuses
• PTO
• fertility
• FSA for medical, childcare, and 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
• training throughout the year on topics for professional growth as well as personal growth
• monthly Meet the Industry series