Director, Communications

Full Time Job
Director, Communications

A little bit about our team:

Rhino/Warner Global Catalog is the catalog division of Warner Music Group, responsible for product development and marketing for Warner's vast, eclectic roster of iconic artists, labels, albums, and songs. The Director, Communications will be part of the Commuincations team which oversees PR, radio promotions, and Web3.

Your role:

The Director, Commuinications will have the opportunity to be involved in all facets of media relations for the catalog team, leading efforts to maximize press exposure for our artists, releases, and other initiatives. Thriving in our fast-paced environment will require this individual to be an organized self-starter and natural-born multi-tasker.

Here you'll get to:
• Devise and execute national and regional media campaigns focused around our artists' album and single releases, artists on tour, milestones (anniversaries, awards, birthdays, etc.) and other initiatives.
• Work closely with a variety of internal departments including promotion, content teams, digital marketing, commerce, art, business affairs, production, A&R, and internationals.
• Coordinate artist interview schedules and travel itineraries as needed
• Oversee creation and distribution of key press assets including press releases, artist bios, media alerts, quote sheets, press photos, and reports.
• Manage Rhino corporate communications with Warner Music including deal, partnership, new hire and promotion announcements as well as official label press statements and executive interviews.
• Hire and manage outside publicity firms, radio promoters, photographers, videographers, and bio writers, as needed.
• Organize digital and physical music servicing to press and radio.

About you:
• 5 years professional experience in PR, with entertainment and/or music industry preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree with focus on communications, PR, or marketing, preferred.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with media software (ie Constant Contact, MuckRack, PlayMPE)
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with team members to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Advacned organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task across an eclectic variety of projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work and communicate with both creative and business-oriented colleagues and partners.
• Passion and knowledge for a wide variety of music artists and genres.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with proven success creating and sustaining a diverse, open and inclusive culture.



As the home to 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world's premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Redefining what it means to be a music company in the 21st century, our consumer brands include trend-setters like UPROXX, Songkick, HipHopDX, and EMP. We're the home to WMX – the next generation services division that connects artists with fans and amplifies brands in creative, immersive, and engaging ways – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.



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