Coordinator, Public Relations

Carnegie Hall • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1891, New York's Carnegie Hall has set the international standard for excellence in performance, presenting exceptional concerts by the world’s finest artists on its three iconic stages, from orchestral concerts, chamber music, contemporary offerings, and recitals to jazz, world, and popular music. Complementing its performance activities, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute creates extensive music education and social impact programs that annually serve more than 800,000 people worldwide, playing a central role in fulfilling Carnegie Hall's commitment to making great music accessible to as many people as possible.

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of professional experience in public relations, communications, journalism, arts administration, or a related field
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Solid writing skills and strong attention to detail
• Comfortable with technology, and learning new digital platforms and tools
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in fast-paced environment
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of classical music and interest in media/public relations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support to Carnegie Hall’s Public Relations team.
• Serve as Cision system administrator, working with publicists to build digital press releases, coordinate and develop media contact lists, collect coverage, and prepare weekly press clip reports.
• Coordinate frequent electronic press release mailings, including HTML coding of materials.
• Work with PR team to support select WMI programs, including drafting press releases and pitch plans.
• Assist team with special projects as needed.
• Perform press duty, including escorting photographers/video crews and staffing concerts and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed