What are the responsibilities and job description for the PR & Communications Assistant position at Listen Up Music Promotions?
Title: PR & Communications Assistant
Salary: Based on experience
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm (Monday – Friday)
Location: Remote – but if based in Los Angeles, potential for 1 day a week in Beverly Hills office.
We are currently recruiting for a motivated PR & Communications Assistant with a passion for electronic, pop and hip-hop music and industry relevant experience to join our team. The PR & Communications Assistant is responsible for supporting the Director and Head of PR & Communications with the organisation and coordination of artists’ and events campaigns.
If you are interested in working with us, please ensure you meet our essential requirements and apply with a copy of your CV and a cover letter.
The skills you will bring:
● Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar role.
● Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
● Proactivity!
● Proficiency on social media and an active interest in monitoring current trends.
● Creativity and are excited about sharing ideas.
● Passionate and knowledgeable about music media.
● Effective verbal and written communication skills.
● Fluency in Spanish is a bonus.
The key focus area of this role are:
● Brainstorming creative ideas for client campaigns.
● Assisting with logistics for launch events / release parties.
● Auditing for news posts and features.
● Assisting with press releases when needed.
● Regional tour pitching.
● Helping to build out media lists and keep current lists updated.
● Helping to regularly identify new media trends and opportunities for clients.
● Creating EPKs.
● Keeping the Listen Up socials updated with press wins.
● Helping with weekly reporting.
Job Description:
● Ensuring you have all assets for client campaigns (MP3s, press shots, artwork, biographies etc) to create press packs on Egnyte.
● Reaching out to tour promoters to discuss press opportunities around dates.
● Regional tour outreach for client’s live dates.
● When necessary, facilitate artist interviews with journalists.
● Transcribing interviews and drafting interview questions where needed.
● Writing press releases.
● Keeping the Listen Up socials updated with any clients news/features that have gone live that day/week.
● Keeping the gig guide and release schedule up to date.
● Taking notes during press meets and client calls.
● Handling our master database, ensuring that all contacts are up to date and new ones are added as they come through.
● Auditing for news posts and features.
● Actively consuming music media and sending round new ideas, contacts and inspiration.
● Sending round meeting reminders.
● Create weekly reports for clients.
● Setting up Press Releases in Mailchimp or ready for BCC.
● On-going listening to and involvement in the wider music scene.
● Ensures all copy is correct and organises for amends when necessary.
● Ensures consistent communication of Listen Up’s brand image both internally and in the industry.
Minimal amounts of general office management tasks.