Assistant Publicist - Music
Naxos of America
Franklin, TNThis was removed by the employer on 8/10/2015 12:56:00 PM PST
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Naxos of America is hiring a full-time Assistant Publicist in Franklin, TN. Our PR/Social Media team is based in our office near downtown Franklin TN, with our Director of Media Relations splitting time between NYC and Toronto. Our team handles all press and promotion, social media, media partnerships, and online branding/marketing campaigns for our very full schedule of releases.
The Assistant Publicist would be responsible for helping to execute press and promotion campaigns as needed for our over 300 classical, jazz, and world music releases per month. This position requires the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and keep the department organized; to say that our department is fast-paced in an understatement.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain database with media contacts and media results
• Coordinate press kit mailings for every release cycle
• Develop and maintain relationships with press and radio contacts in North America
• Pitch press and radio contacts in local/regional markets for touring artists
• Field and process promotional requests
• Update our PR blog that is used to highlight our featured releases
• Assist in coordinating new release events
• Fulfill physical and digital promo requests
• Coordinate the sending of promos to our street team reviewers
Desired Skills and Experience:
• 2+ years of PR experience
• Some classical music knowledge a must
• Self-starter with initiative and creativity
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage high volume of competing tasks and demands
• Work requires continual attention to detail, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Ability to manage through change and work in an innovative, fast-paced environment