Coordinator, Media Relations

Warner Music Group•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent. A little bit about our team: Rhino Entertainment is the catalog division of Warner Music Group, responsible for product development and marketing for Warner’s vast, eclectic roster of iconic artists, labels, albums, and songs. The Coordinator, Media Relations role will be part of the marketing department which oversees marketing, PR, promotion, and paid media. Your role: The Coordinator, Media Relations role will have the opportunity to be involved in all facets of media relations including preparing and distributing digital press releases and interfacing with independent radio consultants. Thriving in our fast-paced environment will require this individual to be an organized self-starter and natural-born multi-tasker; executing on detailed plans and administrative tasks while communicating & coordinating program requirements cross-departmentally.

Requirements

You have 1-2 years professional experience in administrative role, entertainment and/or music industry preferred.
You have a Bachelor’s Degree with focus on communications, PR, or marketing, preferred.
You have proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
You have strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with team members to develop and execute strategic projects.
You have strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task across an eclectic variety of projects in a fast-paced environment.
You have strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work and communicate with both creative and business-oriented colleagues and partners.
You have a strong passion for a wide variety of music artists and genres along with knowledge of how to speak to their fanbases.
You have a commitment to diversity and inclusion with proven success creating and sustaining a diverse, open and inclusive culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience with media software (ie Constant Contact, Cision, PlayMPE) as well as photo and video editing software (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, proofread, and service digital press releases using Constant Contact
Coordinate with studio services team on digital delivery of advance music to press for upcoming releases
Set up digital music servicing to radio through PlayMPE
Assemble and complete product mailings to press and radio for review, airplay and promotions
Maintain internal media relations database and media website
Research, scan and assemble electronic press clips and reports
Coordinate Artist travel/arrangements when needed and compile thorough itinerary for all parties involved
Interface with independent PR and radio consultants
Work with internal production team to set up digital radio promotions
Compile promo allocations for US team and ensure timely submission to production
Oversee department product orders as well as paid promo orders
Responsible for all US marketing department invoice processing, including issuing and tracking purchase orders as well as management and follow up on payments in ARIBA and SAP
Be point person for all new and existing vendors to ensure accounts are set up to be paid
Oversee general office and department duties such as keeping meeting notes as well as administrative tasks such as ordering office supplies. Ensure department storage is organized and inventory is updated.
Assist the executive team with company organized functions and holiday parties.