Public Relations Associate
Summary
Title:Public Relations Associate
ID:1666
Department:17-Corporate Comm & Marketing
Location:Nashville, TN
Job Openings:1
Minimum Years of Experience:1
Other Pay:Base Compensation
Required Travel:Negligible
Relocation Covered:Dependent Upon Position
Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Primary support to the Director, Media Relations of the Nashville BMI Office and under her direction, responsible for PR efforts including local BMI events and festivals; the Nashville office, including its Creative and Sponsorship teams among other departments; #1 party PR; and maintaining press contact database.  Serve as Social Media Ambassador to Nashville office and support BMI Corporate Communications department as needed.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

  • Responsible for all PR efforts surrounding local Nashville showcases and events.
  • Serve as Social Media Ambassador for Nashville office.
  • Manage PR for Nashville-based awards shows.
  • PR support for #1 parties and other Nashville-based functions including photo direction.
  • Writing captions/recaps for distribution to industry publications.
  • Idea generation, research and pitching for local Nashville showcases and events.
  • Maintain press contacts and update press lists for local and national press release distribution.
  • Monitor music industry news, entertainment news, and help compile press clips on a daily basis.
  • Research and update editorial content calendar and events calendar.
  • Manage photo archiving from Nashville (and other, as needed) office events.
  • Provide support for Director, Media Relations.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred. (Preferably in Journalism or Public Relations)

Experience:  Minimum 1-3 years related experience.  

Skills and Abilities: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
  • Ability to write press releases, photo captions, and articles for BMI publications, among other materials.
  • Experience on a variety of social media platforms, i.e. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
  • Creative thinker with experience working with press and outside media. 
  • Experience pitching stories and ideas across all media platforms.
  • Excellent at meeting deadlines and working with differing and multiple departments and clients.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management, analytical, decision-making and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize and work on numerous projects and met deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook.
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