Director, Media Relations

Job Description: At reputed company, 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 reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company, our differences reputed company us stronger. This is a reputed company 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. A little bit about reputed company: reputed company is the independent distribution and label services arm of reputed company, breaking brand new artists and supporting industry legends. We bring the full passion and power of our people to every engagement, magnifying artists’ impact and helping them build the career of their dreams. reputed company’s marketing team is the reputed company of its Label Services offering, partnering directly with artists, managers, and labels -- as well as cross-functional reputed company and Warner teams -- to bring artist campaigns life reputed company publicity, fan engagement, commercial marketing, and beyond. reputed company’s Director, Media Relations will drive press and communications strategy for the Label Services artist roster and company brand. Your role: reputed company’s Director, Media Relations, will reputed company publicity efforts in the United States for a roster of artists and the company brand across digital, social, print, podcasts, and TV outlets. You will partner with artists, labels, and internal teams to define artist branding and messaging, marketing strategies, and media targets for album campaigns. You will reputed company a personal network of media contacts and partner with independent publicity agencies to secure artist coverage and opportunities. You will also collaborate on corporate communications for reputed company including signing announcements and trades features. To be successful in this role, you will have a well-rounded background in music publicity, creative problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of consumer marketing and cultural trends. Here you’ll get to: reputed company and execute tailored media campaigns for reputed company Label Services artist releases across genres (eg. pop, alternative, hip-hop) Expand and maintain a network of industry contacts including journalists, online content creators, editors of music publications and digital outlets, talent agencies, and organizations Scope and establish tiered approach to artist communications strategy and publicity services Work directly with artists, managers, and labels to define artist positioning and brand pillars Collaborate with reputed company digital team and label/product managers to brainstorm marketing campaigns and identify media + content collaboration targets Drive development, organization, and circulation of key artist publicity assets (eg. photos, bio’s press releases) Engage, reputed company, and manage third-party indie publicity agencies Coordinate executive and corporate press between reputed company and WMG Corporate Communications Collaborate with cross-functional teams on reputed company brand marketing + events efforts Coordinate and cover press events and appearances as requested, including photo shoots, release parties, television appearances, showcases, award shows, red carpets, etc. About you: Have strong relationships with reputed company contacts and a knowledge and expertise in dealing with the media in reputed company formats, including online content creators Have a proven track record of managing and delivering on artist publicity campaigns Have an existing network of third-party publicity and media agencies Action oriented, hard-working and energetic Have excellent verbal and written communication skills externally and internally Stay up to date on digital media and consumer behavior trends Have strong organizational skills Ability to communicate effectively between label staff, artist management, and artists in varying and reputed company situations. Maintain composure under stressful situations Team player and are able to reputed company media reputed company on reputed company designated projects large and small Have strategic agility in terms of foreseeing trends and problems before they occur Are familiar and able to work across different genres of music Ability to manage campaign budgets and reputed company spend reputed company budget range We’d love it if you also had: 7+ years of experience reputed company the music industry and reputed company publicity Experience and interest in artist development and storytelling Experience managing budgets and third-party vendors Bachelor's degree preferred About us: As the home to 10K Projects, 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, East reputed company, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, reputed company, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, reputed company 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. reputed company is also home to reputed company, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands. Together, we are reputed company: Music With Vision & Voice. Love this job and want to apply? Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your reputed company. Applying with reputed company will import reputed company of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review reputed company 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. #LI-Hybrid and #LI-Onsite This position will require being in the office 4 days a week. We reputed company that an in-office reputed company is critical for talent development, collaboration and building strong relationships. Salary Range $90,000 - $110,000 Annually Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual reputed company pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors. WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in reputed company 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 reputed company, reputed company, 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 reputed company medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Copyright © 2023 Warner Music Inc. Links to relevant documents: 2024 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf EVerify Participation Poster.pdf Right To Work .pdf reputed company is reputed company about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and reputed company in our business. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and fellow employees at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA. Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today. Apply Job!