How we LEAD:
Universal Music Group is seeking a Senior Media Manager with 5+ years of experience. This individual should have broad musical interest across genres with a particular focus on country music. The position requires a self-starter who can work both independently and within a team environment. Responsibilities include acting as primary day-to-day liaison with managers and indie publicists for a select portion of the artist roster, creating publicity plans and materials, launching campaigns and strategic marketing initiatives for current and catalogue releases, developing and maintaining relationships with media, and more.
How you'll CREATE:
Collaborate with internal departments including marketing, digital media, creative, promotion, sales/streaming, brands/sponsorships, and A&R
Work closely with artist development to inform strategy and share creative ideas
Research and identify pitching topics to creatively develop story angles and generate media
Work with local and national editorial and broadcast contacts to coordinate press opportunities, facilitate reviews, and secure placement and coverage
Handle red carpet media for talent at various events throughout the year
Create, maintain, and oversee publicity assets such as press releases, discographies, biographies, talk points, etc.
Work directly with broadcast, print/digital media assignment editors, copy editors, producers, etc.
Responsible for relationship with finance department (budget tracking and invoicing)
Develop and foster a stellar rapport with current and potential clients
Ability to assist other team members and Senior Management in client relations
Full availability and extensive travel may be required including nights and weekends, potential national and international travel with clients
Other duties as assigned
Bring your VIBE:
Proven track record of launching, re-inventing, and maintaining public relations campaigns
Exceptional writing, editing and oral communication skills for press releases, media alerts, pitches, proposals, and client strategies
Well-rounded in public relations and understands the evolution and inner workings of the industry, and is aware of and responsive to news cycles and trends
Demonstrate ability to be flexible, detail-oriented, meet tight deadlines, work under pressure, and thrive in fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects and plans concurrently
Experience in pitching media, generating placement, campaign launching and other major initiatives
Ability to work with executives, talent, and managers at all levels
Knowledgeable of AP style and have strong and swift pitching skills
Results-driven self-starter as well as a team player
Bachelor's Degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or another related field preferred
Minimum five years of publicity experience; Music Industry preferred
APPLY HERE:
https://umusic.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UMGUS/job/Nashville-Tennessee/Senior-Manager–Media_UMG-21394?source=SheistheMusic