Manager, Publicity

Job Description

Capitol Music Group is home to some of the best-known labels in modern music, including Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, as well as Capitol Studios and Harvest Records. We produce, distribute, and promote some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the industry. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization on the cutting edge of the modern music business and, as part of Universal Music Group, a chance to be part of the world's leading Music Company.

Capitol Music Group is seeking a Manager, Publicity. In this dynamic position, the ideal candidate is a team player with strong written and verbal communication skills who has their finger on the pulse of music, popular culture and entertainment. The candidate will manage a roster of developing CMG artists across a variety of music genres and support senior publicity team members with their artist rosters, handling regional tour press duties and additional responsibilities as needed. Prior publicity experience in a professional environment is required.

How you'll CREATE:
• Manage strategic and engaging, multi-platform publicity campaigns for developing artists across all genres.
• Develop and continue to grow your existing relationships/contacts at all relevant press outlets including television broadcast, print, online and emerging media.
• Write and distribute pitch letters, press releases, research and develop ideas for bespoke publicity campaigns.
• Pitch and secure national and regional exposure for emerging artists via a variety of media outlets.
• Produce/maintain press reports for artists as needed, keep department contact databases updated.
• Support senior members of the publicity department on a variety of artist campaigns.
• Coordinate artist interview schedules, guestlists, work on special events including album release parties and showcases, red carpet arrivals and more.
• Manage vendor payment and invoicing for all publicity related costs across the publicity department.

Bring your VIBE:
• 3-5 years of experience working in music publicity in a professional environment.
• Passionate about music and knowledgeable about a variety of genres, acts and artists.
• Strong understanding of the US music media landscape and entertainment culture at large.
• Possess excellent written/verbal communication and relationship building skills.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, proactive, resourceful, and accountable.
• Deliver results accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Forward-thinking trustworthy team player with great social and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, manage different projects simultaneously and keep information organized and highly confidential.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Digital/Social media savvy.

Perks Playlist:
• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – Paid Holidays, Two (2) paid weeks for ''Winter Break'' season, Wellness Fridays
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Employee Developmental Support
• Annual Gym Reimbursement Package
• Pet Insurance, plus much more!

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3mnmn-216-73-216-219-42 in your application.