Primary Wave Music is the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world. The company is home to some of the most iconic songwriters, artists, and record labels across the history of recorded music including Whitney Houston, James Brown, Prince, Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks, Talking Heads, Smokey Robinson, Village People, Crowded House, Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, The Doors, Stone Temple Pilots, Sun Records, and many more. As a company, we strive for excellence in the pursuit of iconic artists and catalogs that not only reflect great artistry, but impact and influence culture.
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with a dedicated work ethic and a sharp mind who will be responsible to take on functions dealing with press reports, press releases, etc. Other tasks may include but are not limited to:
Pitching album releases
Music publishing acquisitions
Support the head of the department
Organize materials needed for the publicity department
Oversee press for the talent management roster of artists which includes tour press, album releases, etc.
Assist head of the department with music publishing partnership announces as well as corporate press opportunities
Liaise with any independent publicity firm hired for projects associated with the talent management clients
Open to travel for business purposes
Qualifications/Skills:
Ideal candidate should possess –
4+ years' experience in music publicity including artist management and music publishing, event production, any related roles in the music industry
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Already established relationships with media helpful
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Strong time-management skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible working hours outside of normal business hours when needed for events and other projects
Benefits:
We offer exceptional benefits, to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an excellent career path. We provide one of the best available benefit programs for all small businesses, including a healthcare plan, 401(k), long-term and short-term disability, holidays, life insurance, hybrid work schedule, personal and vacation days.
We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow within the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.
To Apply: To respond to this great opportunity, please click on the below link to complete an application and submit your resume.
Individuals can perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, business needs, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by Primary Wave. The salary range is subject to change at any time and depends on internal and external factors.