PR Assistant, Events & Entertainment

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a global communications agency working across entertainment, social impact, corporate reputation, and consumer lifestyle. The PR Assistant (Events & Entertainment) supports entertainment clients and programs by maintaining media resources, monitoring culture and news cycles, and providing administrative and event logistics support to help drive successful publicity campaigns.

• Build, maintain, and strategically categorize accurate media lists across entertainment trades, national news, and lifestyle outlets.

• Monitor news cycles and social media to identify pop culture moments, competitor updates, and breaking industry news relevant to clients.

• Support account operations by preparing meeting agendas, drafting meeting recaps, producing activity reports, and updating budget trackers.

• Provide logistics support for client meetings and events, including scheduling, RSVP management, and on-site staffing for premieres, screenings, and press junkets as needed.

• Serve as a professional point of contact for guests and vendors; assist with light office duties such as preparing conference rooms or rooftop spaces for meetings.

• Learn integrated communications approaches (talent, social, media relations) and contribute to team collaboration with a relationship-driven mindset.

• Approximately 1 year of experience in marketing, entertainment, or public relations.

• Clear understanding of the entertainment PR arena and strong interest in entertainment publicity.

• Strong writing skills: able to take detailed notes and produce concise recaps, pitches, and industry trend reports.

• High emotional intelligence and professionalism; able to communicate effectively with senior staff and stay calm under pressure.

• Exceptional organization and attention to detail; able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Collaborative, inclusive team style with integrity and strong relationship-building skills.

• Willingness to work select evenings and weekends when events or projects require added support.

• Nonexempt role; eligible for overtime.

• Flexible work schedule; Work from Anywhere program; Summer Fridays; Wellness Days.

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with matching; annual merit-based bonuses; PTO; fertility benefits; FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses.

• 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries.

• Mentorship from day one plus ongoing training, workshops by level, and a monthly Meet the Industry speaker series.

• Community volunteering and company programming/observances throughout the year.