Job Description

Publicist

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We are Warner Music Group, home to a broad roster of new stars and legendary artists through a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Elektra, Erato, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin', Warner Bros., Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our innovative and highly sought-after Publicity team.

A little bit about our team:

Warner Music Canada is home to some of the most influential and innovative artists of our time. Our extraordinary roster of new and established recording artists is unparalleled, and our collective influence on music culture is without precedent. With a visionary approach toward discovering and nurturing musical talent, the Warner Music Canada family of labels is currently home to an impressive generation of major artists.

Here you'll be able to:

• Work closely with marketing and content creation teams to develop and execute publicity plans, and assets for artists and the company to enhance marketing objectives
• Build, cultivate and manage relationships with Canadian media, with a strong focus on digital/online, including editors, influencers, and other decision-makers relevant to artists. Examples include:

• Influencers / YouTubers / Content creators / Podcasters
• Music enthusiast sites (Canadian and international)
• Entertainment, pop culture, and music blogs
• Television Station and program websites (when artists make appearances)
• Newspaper and magazine websites
• Manage and build strong relationships with artists and their teams to propose strategic marketing/publicity for domestic artists
• Accompany artists for media interviews, coordinating logistics
• Liaise with international territories on artist availabilities and scheduling
• Direct / liaise with national branch staff on coordinating and executing publicity schedules
• Arrange all details for the artist's promotion trips (travel, hotel, per diems, immigration letters)
• Write, edit, and distribute press releases, bios, media alerts, press kit contents, pitch letters, digital content (socials and podcasts), and other materials
• Maintain contact lists and current artist assets
• Distribute music for review to media and internally
• Analyze and measure results of PR programs and provide relevant data and reporting to the management team
• Manage, organize, and attend various events and award shows

It would be music to our ears if you also had:

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of all music genres
• Deep connection to Canadian music culture
• Knowledge of social media platforms and influencers
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Practical understanding of various media outlets (web, radio, TV, and print)
• Strong organizational skills. Able to plan and manage multiple projects
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to calmly manage crisis situations
• Creative understanding of promotion and marketing plans

Why join us?

Warner Music Group is all about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business.

It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music, at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA.

Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today.

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Please note that due to the volume of applicants we receive for a given position, you may not be contacted if you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for this position.

Thanks for your interest in working for Warner Music Group. We love it here and think you will too.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, religious beliefs, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation.

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