Job Details
Assistant, Press & Media
Assistant, Press & Media
$19/hour - $20/hour
• Emerging Level
Summary
Assist Publicists with various tasks, including artist phone interviews, press mailings, and researching press news and industry trades for artist/label mentions.
Category
Assistant
Audio / Music / Sound
Marketing / Advertising / Pr Services
Location
Greater New York City Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Mar 07, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Assisting a Director of Video Promotion and a Director and Manager of Press & Media with daily requests/projects in the field of publicity, including helping to draft and edit press releases and bios, coordinating production of press images, maintaining up to date press kits and assets on a roster of artists, coordinating materials for national and local television performances, processing invoices and expenses, helping to coordinate events, scheduling and coordinating press opportunities and interviews, researching and maintaining media lists.
Here you’ll get to:
- Assist Publicists with various tasks, including artist phone interviews, press mailings, and researching press news and industry trades for artist/label mentions
- Prepare and distribute press releases and media blasts
- Circulate artist mentions, appearances, and articles
- Prepare, organize, and send press kits to various media outlets/publications
- Service daily music video submissions to MTV, BET, Nickelodeon and more
- Field requests from video partners, providing information and assets to support our artists
- Perform administrative duties associated with marketing meetings, photo shoots, television performances, concert ticket solicitations, and artist interviews
About you:
- You love music and have a passion for the music industry
- You like to write and have strong writing skills
- You have some experience in Publicity or Public Relations (internships included)
- You have strong organization skills and attention to detail
- You are able to multi-task and prioritize
- Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
- You are eager to learn
We’d love it if you also had:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Photoshop, and Concur
- Prior work experience in an administrative position and/or PR firm
- Previous internships at a record label or PR firm would be preferred
Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.
Salary Range: $19.23 to $20.51 Hourly
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
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