ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role is responsible for promoting and generating media coverage for musicians, bands, and music events. Strong candidates will have experience working in a comparable role and will be based in the London area.
OBJECTIVES
- Developing and implementing public relations strategies to promote musicians, bands, and music events
- Building and maintaining relationships with journalists, bloggers, and other members of the media
- Securing media placements, such as interviews, feature stories, and reviews, in print, online, and broadcast outlets
- Writing press releases, pitches, and other promotional materials
- Coordinating and overseeing press events, such as album release parties and concerts
- Monitoring and analyzing media coverage to assess the effectiveness of PR efforts
- Managing and updating the artist’s social media accounts
- Collaborating with other departments, such as marketing and management, to ensure cohesive and effective promotion of the artist
- Attending concerts and other events to network with industry professionals and gather information on new artists and trends
- Staying current with industry trends and news to ensure that the artist stays relevant in the media
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience in a comparable role
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with talent in a previous position
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills are essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize multiple tasks with strict deadlines
- Ability to keep track of many ongoing projects with strong attention to detail and excellent follow through
- In addition to the usual hours, you will be required to take calls and respond to emails outside of office hours so flexibility is key
- A passion for music
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or a related field is preferred
