Senior Director - Publicity - Warner Music Group - New York

Job description
Warner Music Group:
With its broad roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Cordless, East West, Elektra, Nonesuch, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Rykodisc, Sire, Warner Bros. and Word, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

Department Description:
Design and implement successful press campaigns for ADA affiliated artists and labels

Detailed Job Description/ Responsibilities:
Create and implement national publicity campaigns from inception to completion for ADA artists
Responsible for hiring and managing independent publicist for certain artists. Oversee their progress and work together with the indie to make sure they are on point and taking advantage of every potential opportunity.
Maintain strong relationships with National Press (Magazines, Newspapers, Wire News Services), TV Bookers (Letterman, Fallon, Seth Meyers, Conan, Kimmel, Today Show, Ellen, Arsenio, Latifah, etc), Regional Press Outlets (Dailies, Weeklies, Local TV), Regional and National Fanzines, larger influential Websites and Blogs (MTV.com, Spin.com, Rollingstone.com, Stereogum.com, Pitchfork.com, etc), Lifestyle Brands and Music Placement companies.
Compile press materials for each artist (press release, bio, quote sheet, photos, etc)
Organize and execute press mailings (both digital and physical)
Work closely with online marketing team to coordinate and compliment online press strategy, including premieres and exclusive content placement
Oversee press schedule (including press days in New York and Los Angeles as well as phoner schedule)
Update and circulate press reports and highlights to ADA label partners
Conduct regional tour press campaigns around select tours
Represent ADA and our affiliated artists and labels out at shows, events and parties around NYC

Desired Skills and Experience
Required Competencies/Skills:
Established relationships with National and Regional press outlets
Extreme knowledge of today’s print, online and television media
Understanding the development of a band or artist and what publicity’s role is in the rollout of a new artist
A deep love for new music and the drive to push people on artists that you’re representing
Person needs to be a capable writer
Key personality traits: Someone who has very good communication skills, is personable, outgoing and organized.
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Highly organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task, and work in a “team” environment.
Education Required:
Established relationship with the media and a deep contact list
5+ years of experience in national print music/entertainment publicity
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Our Company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national Origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws and the Company complies with all applicable reasonable accommodation requirements which such laws may require. Accordingly, please inform the Company’s Human Resources representative if you need an accommodation in order for you to complete any employment application-related forms or otherwise to participate in the application or selection process for the position for which you are applying. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity and will enable applicants to participate in the application and selection process and for employees to perform the essential functions of their jobs without imposing undue hardship on our Company. The Company also will make reasonable accommodations to an applicants or employee’s religious beliefs and practices as may be required by law, unless an undue hardship would result.

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