Assistant, Press & Media

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant, Press & Media

A little bit about our team:

The Press & Media Department at Atlantic Records works to maximize media coverage and, in turn, raise the overall profile of our Atlantic artists and its affiliates. This is accomplished not only by utilizing established avenues, but, perhaps more importantly, through discovering and developing new outlets to increase our artists' visibility to the consumer. In addition, the department is responsible for drafting and issuing official media releases to the media and the company, the planning and execution of special events, maintaining up to date press assets on all active artists, and planning for certain industry awards and award shows.

The Video Promotions Department works across the entire Atlantic Music Group roster to promote our artists to video partners, like MTV, BET, Vevo and more. You will interface across various departments internally, as well as externally with managers, artists, and partners.

Your role:

Assisting a Director of Video Promotion and a Director and Manager of Press & Media with daily requests/projects in the field of publicity, including helping to draft and edit press releases and bios, coordinating production of press images, maintaining up to date press kits and assets on a roster of artists, coordinating materials for national and local television performances, processing invoices and expenses, helping to coordinate events, scheduling and coordinating press opportunities and interviews, researching and maintaining media lists.

Here you'll get to:
• Assist Publicists with various tasks, including artist phone interviews, press mailings, and researching press news and industry trades for artist/label mentions
• Prepare and distribute press releases and media blasts
• Circulate artist mentions, appearances, and articles
• Prepare, organize, and send press kits to various media outlets/publications
• Service daily music video submissions to MTV, BET, Nickelodeon and more
• Field requests from video partners, providing information and assets to support our artists
• Perform administrative duties associated with marketing meetings, photo shoots, television performances, concert ticket solicitations, and artist interviews

About you:
• You love music and have a passion for the music industry
• You like to write and have strong writing skills
• You have some experience in Publicity or Public Relations (internships included)
• You have strong organization skills and attention to detail
• You are able to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
• You are eager to learn

We'd love it if you also had:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Photoshop, and Concur
• Prior work experience in an administrative position and/or PR firm
• Previous internships at a record label or PR firm would be preferred

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Salary Range
$19.23 to $20.51 Hourly

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base 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.

Links to relevant documents:

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EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work - English.pdf

Right to Work - Spanish.pdf

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8e4wm-3-144-36-122-42 in your application.