Head of US Press

Your Army are looking for an experienced highly motivated professional to join our team as Head of US Press in Los Angeles.

We are a global independent promotions agency with offices in London, Los Angeles and Sydney. Your Army work with some of today’s most influential artists including Flume, Bicep, Sam Smith, CamelPhat, Christine & The Queens, David Guetta and The Chemical Brothers, we have a relentless focus on breaking new talent.

Your Army’s Head of US Press will be responsible for organizing domestic print press and television opportunities as well as international online campaigns.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and facilitate live television performances and other television promotional opportunities for clients
• Develop your own and seamlessly integrate into existing Your Army client network of artists, management and label teams
•  Coordinate with marketing teams across various territories and timezones on creative concepts for global artist campaigns
•  Implement comprehensive reporting processes and systems that communicate the most relevant and actionable information to clients throughout a campaign
•  Oversee interviewing and hiring of additional staff for Press Department
•  Collaborate with company Directors to solidify core offerings and strategically 
expand Press Department services
•  Develop internal strategy for conceptualization, delivery, and placement of various 
outward-facing “thought leadership” pieces to help passively promote Your Army’s 
interests
•  Run point on media strategy for releases, tours, and concepts, and strategically 
increase visibility and awareness
•  Creatively mix new media with traditional PR strategies for maximum impact

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Proven ability to confidently develop and maintain relationships with media industry contacts across TV, print and online press outlets with TV experience a must
•  Four or more years experience in a similar role within the music industry
•  Experience managing a team and previous work in a sales-oriented role preferred
•  Travel to, attend, and work onsite at various events both domestically and 
internationally as and when needed
•  A passion and genuine enthusiasm for the current Your Army roster and a desire to 
help us expand into other genres
•  Experience with global scale marketing campaigns, from development through 
execution
•  Confident and outgoing with an ability to communicate and deliver well-considered 
and exciting opportunities
•  Ability to work independently and proactively on multiple projects simultaneously
•  Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with partners on all levels