Account Director, Issue Advocacy & Social Impact

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a leading global communications agency seeking a strategic Account Director to join our Issue Advocacy practice in Washington, D.C. We are looking for a modern storyteller with at least eight years of experience in media relations, specifically as a communications director, press secretary, or in a related government or non-profit role.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in media relations
• Experience as a communications director, press secretary, or in a related government or non-profit role
• Ability to secure earned coverage that shapes public conversation and drives real-world impact
• Sharp media strategies
• Proven ability to distill complicated policy efforts into persuasive, mainstream consumer speak
• Ability to translate complex social issues into narratives that compel an editor or an audience to take notice

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
• Rooftop offices
• Celebrations
• Networking opportunities
• Community volunteering