Music Promotion Assistant / Music Publicist
Behind the Curtains Media
Brooklyn, NYThis was removed by the employer on 7/15/2020 8:02:00 AM PST
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Independent music promotion / publicity company in Brooklyn, NY is looking for an experienced music-loving individual interested in the world of music publicity and promotion! You'll be assisting with day to day tasks including media research, database/list management, compiling EPK and press materials for our campaigns, coordinating with artists/clients, project management, pitching to media, and press release writing. Marketing, social media, and graphic design skills a plus.
We have had a strong success rate with our clients because we value quality and passion above all else - ideally you'll feel the same way! Most of the artists we promote fall into the indie, alternative, rock, folk, singer-songwriter, pop, and indie-pop genres (though we work/consider all genres!). An interest in these genres is an absolute requirement.
You'll get an inside scoop of music publicity and promotion as you assist with various campaigns and tasks; this is an excellent growth opportunity to learn, grow, and own your position. Preference given to Communication, Marketing, Music Business, or Business majors, or those with relevant experience. Ideally you will have some experience with promoting artists and/or publicity/marketing experience, with interest moving to the music/entertainment world.
We're a small, tight-knit team who pitch in as needed to get projects done. We also have a full recording studio en suite; potential to assist with research or video production work on occasion if that's of interest for you. Being a small business, new opportunities are constantly arising and definition of your role and tasks is flexible to a degree.
Tasks & responsibilities may include:
- Database updating & management, media research, and outreach [attention to detail & basic spreadsheet skills a must]
- Assist with drafting artist press pages, EPKs, and e-mail campaigns [Wordpress, Mailchimp - experience a plus, but not required]
- Outreach to independent Spotify curators and logging of submissions [research skills, out of the box thinking encouraged]
- Follow-up on radio submissions and assist in securing radio airplay and potential chart support. You should be comfortable with picking up the phone once in a while if needed!
- Assist with compiling campaign reports, press clipping [attention to detail is crucial, even for mundane tasks]
- Excellent writing skills [experience with press release or journalist writing a plus]
- Pitching journalists and media for press opportunities [huge plus if you've run some PR campaigns before, or assisted on them]
Requirements:
- Ideally you're interested in seeking a career in the music or entertainment industry, with passion for a small growing team
- Basic computing skills and familiarity with Word, Excel, Google Doc/Sheets, Dropbox. WordPress and Mailchimp a plus.
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Time management, attention to detail, and organization skills
- Good awareness and interest in music blogs/magazines/outlets
- Passion for new music and up and coming artists
- Light graphic design experience / an eye for design is a plus
- NYC metro based (some remote work allowed, but you should be able to come into our office)
This position will start as a contract role, but we hope to grow it into a full-time position. Although remote work will be allowed, we will want you to come into our office in south Brooklyn at times (COVID allowing). Compensation commensurate with experience.