Press and Promo Manager
Description
What you'll do:
- You will drive and aim to achieve maximum radio airplay and online/press/TV exposure for each Sony Music release and artist.
- You will already have strong PR relationships with individual radio DJs, programmers, broadcast assistants, and producers.
- You will deliver comprehensive promotion itineraries (interviews / sessions) and support artists whilst on visits to Radio/TV and press
- You will compile artist itineraries for Radio/TV/Press days – liaise with stylists, make up artists, photographers, studio etc. Arrange travel, catering, interview rooms etc
- You will develop and maintain a strong partnership and working relationship with Marketing in order to maximise radio schedules and promotional plans.
- Create all department e-cards (Music/Video files for media)
- Compile weekly airplay and sales chart reports and submit to the relevant people internally
- You will ensure that administrative processes within the department are both effective and efficient
- You will maintain accurate and up to date budgets for all projects via Sony Music purchase order system
- You will attend and contribute, as relevant, to department and office meetings, providing updates on your projects.
- You will monitor Print/Online coverage and share with team(s).
- You will update and service release schedule to all media contacts, updating the mailing and media contact list as required
- Handle all general press/radio/TV queries from media
- Radio visits to plug new music and create promotional opportunities for all our artists.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with artists and managers.
- Be an ambassador for Sony Music artists maximising promotional opportunities wherever possible
- Understand the Company's turnover & targets and to work with the rest of the marketing/promo team to meet these targets.
- Be aware of changes and happenings in the market, with particular emphasis on the Irish industry, competitors and campaigns.
- Actively contribute to all Sony Music social networks with information and updates.
- Mentor and develop junior team members where needed
Requirements
Who you are:
- You will ideally have some previous experience in the entertainment industry
- You will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the radio/tv landscape in Ireland and come with pre existing media contacts in this area
- You will have previous experience with online press and promo
- We're looking for someone creative who can add value to the team
- We are a small team and are looking for someone highly motivated and enthusiastic to join us on maximising the potential for our artists
- Demonstrable knowledge of the music industry in Ireland
Benefits & Perks
What we give you:
- You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
- An excellent range of benefits, like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance and income protection, plus loads of music biz perks
- We invest in your professional growth & development
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At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 60 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.