Director, Communications
Warner Music Group
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WMG's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its team members, artists and songwriters across the globe. In response to COVID-19, WMG is fully committed to helping its people balance their home and life commitments with flexible working options, virtual wellness sessions, and more. WMG strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace. To that end, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment for all US new employees, prior to the commencement of employment. If you are hired, you will be required to provide proof of your vaccination as part of your new employee onboarding process, subject to our legal obligation to make reasonable accommodations in certain limited circumstances.
Job Description:
At Warner Music Group, we're a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we know that each talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four core principles that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
• Music is Everything: Music is our passion, and we can never get enough. Tastes, trends, and tech will change, but great artists and songwriters will always be our driving force.
• Global Growth, Local Expertise: Music is a global language. Through communication and collaboration, our success can come from anywhere and translate everywhere.
• Innovation and Insight: Pushing the boundaries requires the best information and the boldest imagination. We use both to create the future.
• Empowered by People: Like the artists we serve and the music they make, our differences make us stronger. This is a place where every talent can belong and build a career.
We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
Job Title: 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.
About us:
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Music With Vision & Voice.Don't be discouraged if you don't hear from us right away. We're taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
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Job Posting Range
$80,000 to $100,000 Annually
Job Posting Ranges will be included for all New York and California job postings.
WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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