Director, Public Relations
Summary
| Title: | Director, Public Relations |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1294 |
| Department: | 17-Corporate Comm & Marketing |
| Location: | Nashville, TN |
| Job Openings: | 1 |
| Minimum Years of Experience: | 3 |
| Other Pay: | Base Compensation , Annual Bonus |
| Required Travel: | 50% |
| Relocation Covered: | Dependent Upon Position |
Description
Director, Public Relations
POSITION SUMMARY: Plan, direct and coordinate public relations functions by performing the following duties.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), a global leader in music rights management since 1939, seeks team members who value the creation of music and will deliver excellent service both internally and externally to our more than 600,000 affiliated songwriters, composers and publishers and the businesses that play their music. BMI has the privilege of representing the most award-winning repertoire of music created by the industry’s biggest names in all genres of music. By distributing the licensing fees from businesses that use music as royalties to our affiliated songwriters, composers and music publishers in compliance with copyright law, BMI helps ensure that they can continue to pursue their creative livelihoods.
POSITION SUMMARY: Plan, direct and coordinate public relations functions by performing the following duties.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Create, recommend and implement PR/media relations campaigns support the creative team in the BMI Nashville office, including events in cities that fall within that office's territory. Events include, but are not limited to: showcases, No. 1 parties, dinners, panels, seminars, workshops, special events.
- Attend and assist at BMI functions including award events, No. 1 parties, showcases, screenings, workshops as directed. This role supports a diverse slate of work day and evening activities which the PR Director must be available for.
- Assist in national publicity campaigns for BMI as directed.
- Work closely with Writer/Publisher Relations Nashville.
- Develop and write press materials which include, but are not limited to: pitch letters, abstracts for journalists, company news announcements, executive announcements, press releases for Nashville Writer/Publisher events.
- Plan and direct photo opportunities.
- Promote Nashville music community trends, songwriters and BMI Nashville developments.
- Negotiate and budget for services by outside vendors for Nashville events.
- Work with team members within the department on updating and growing media databases in all genres and regions.
- Determine best area resources for print and electronic media opportunities. Demonstrate expertise in selecting regional print and electronic media partners in Southern states with a specialization in music and entertainment.
- This job may have some assigned supervisory responsibilities.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years experience in the music/entertainment industry within public relations, promotions, and event management; experience within the southeast area preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to sell ideas and gain consensus inside and outside the company
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience working with and maintaining database systems and reports, as well as word processing and spreadsheets
- Able to establish constructive and informative relationships with team members, management and vendors
- Able to interact professionally with a diverse internal and external population and with all levels of staff and management
- Able to work independently and with good judgment
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail
Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), a global leader in music rights management since 1939, seeks team members who value the creation of music and will deliver excellent service both internally and externally to our more than 600,000 affiliated songwriters, composers and publishers and the businesses that play their music. BMI has the privilege of representing the most award-winning repertoire of music created by the industry’s biggest names in all genres of music. By distributing the licensing fees from businesses that use music as royalties to our affiliated songwriters, composers and music publishers in compliance with copyright law, BMI helps ensure that they can continue to pursue their creative livelihoods.
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