Media Manager, Urban
Universal Music Group
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Description
Republic Records is seeking a Media Manager, Urban with ideally 6-8 years of experience in the entertainment/music industry. This individual should also ideally have broad musical interest across genres with a particular focus on urban. The position requires a self-starter who can work both independently and within a team environment. Working under the EVP of Publicity the candidate will be involved in all aspects of PR campaigns for releases on Republic Records.
Job Functions:
• Pitch story ideas, arrange and facilitate artist interviews print and online media
• Pursue television opportunities
• Organize artist press trips- coordinate daily itineraries
• Participate and contribute to brainstorm sessions for artist campaigns
• Artists with indy PR, you will oversee their press campaigns and continuously supply information; liaise between PR firm and artist management and label staff
• Write or supervise all writing and editing and provide direction to ensure quality control for artist press materials
• Provide product managers with approved artist materials
• Communicate regularly with product managers regarding project status
• Send materials company-wide for key announcements, events, artist success
• Liaise with other departments on cross promotion
• Update and maintain database
• Organize mailings to journalists, and send out packages as required
• Process invoices for publicity vendors
Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
• Strong computer skills, ability to quickly adapt and learn new applications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including: PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word
• Strong communication abilities with the ability to write and convey media strategy plans/efforts to executives and management
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including adaptability, personal effectiveness, and the ability to establish quick rapport
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills a must, as is the ability to juggle many tasks at one time and change gears quickly
• Must be highly self-motivated and the ability to thrive independently in a flexible, fast-paced team environment
• Publicity driven with a keen sense of news and trends
• Excellent social media skills
• Experience managing multiple short- and long-term plans simultaneously
• Exceptional judgment when working with team members, client contacts and vendors
• Manage account finances, develop accurate estimates and adhere to approved budgets
• Job requires working non-traditional hours, weekends and some travel
Experience:
• Must have excellent written skills including bios, press releases, pitch letters
• Strong track record on working with top tier press and established relationships with all media types – TV bookers, National Media, Consumer and Music Magazines, Dailies, Weeklies, Key Online, Bloggers, tastemakers,
• Tour press
• press days/junkets
• On-site media/red carpet
• Event management
• Crisis management
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Public Relations or Marketing preferred
• At least 8 years music industry experience with an emphasis on consumer-driven marketing with large agency/client experience strongly preferred
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer
This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.