
Director of Publicity
Sony Music
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
DESCRIPTION:
The ideal candidate will seamlessly interweave a press narrative and innovative ideas with an artist’s overall marketing campaign. They will display the ability to balance music marketing savvy with attention to detail, follow through, and execution on a multi-project level.
What you'll do:
• Work with our team to create, implement, and manage strategic national publicity campaigns for an evolving roster of artists, including television appearances, print opportunities, digital/web/content opportunities, podcasts, social media takeovers, etc.
• Devise publicity campaigns designed to relay the artist’s narrative and grow an audience.
• Manage and cultivate relationships with key decision makers/tastemakers across all media.
• Manage multiple projects and relationships with artists and managers as well as internal colleagues (marketing, digital, A&R).
• When applicable, cover television performances/photo shoots/events/award shows and effectively prepare talent and media for interviews and appearances.
• Attend/cover shows, events, company functions as needed.
• Write, edit, and distribute press materials such as bios, press releases, quote sheets, clips.
Who you are:
• 6 years of prior publicity/media relations and/or digital music industry experience required.
• Must have strong media contacts and relationships across all music, lifestyle, and fashion media.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the media industry and its power players.
• Steeped in music culture, plus awareness of current events.
• Ability to generate and execute creative and innovative ideas to generate buzzworthy coverage.
What we give you:
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next.
• Time off for a winter recess.
Salary/Benefits
$105,000.00
- 120,000.00
per year
$105,000 - $120,000 /year USD
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
Perks
• Inclusive and collaborative community
• Modern office environment
• Voluntary benefits like identity theft protection and mental health resources
• Investment in professional growth and development
• Time off for winter recess
Additional Information
Sony Music is a leading global music company that focuses on providing innovative publicity strategies and campaigns for its roster of artists across all media formats.