PUBLICITY MANAGER

MARB MKTG encompasses complementary and collaborative agencies offering varying services and specialities. MARB MKTG and its four – Clio, Webby, Communicator and PRNews award winning subsidiaries, are owned and operated by Faithe Dillman. AVE EAST MKTG (formally Marbaloo), is the original eclectic and expansive public figure & music marketing agency started in 2010 in Los Angeles; Remedy Creative, in its 10th year, is a standalone creative shop that specializes in branding, packaging and fast asset solutions; Bandwidth, a live event promotion and publicity company; Los Angeles founded, AVE WEST PR, (formerly The Avenue West), a product-centric brand-focused Public Relations agency acquired in 2016. We are passionate people, marketing unique people, products and experiences, to the right people, to generate connection driven consumption. For most current awards, news and announcements please visit our newsroom at www.marbmktg.news.

Position Summary:
AVE EAST MKTG, a MARB MKTG company, is looking for a publicist who has experience strategizing, creating, managing, and executing PR plans for a roster of music and public figure clients. In the always changing fast paced field of media, this individual understands traditional press goals but loves chasing and experimenting with innovative and progressive ways of connecting consumers with consumption in unique editorial ways with an emphasis on social, commerce, email, video and online coverage. The ability to be organized and creative is key in this role. Candidates who are solution oriented, enjoy ideating, write well, are confident in their client and media knowledge are a good fit. This position reports to the Director of Publicity, Caitlin Blackford. We prioritize collaboration and are mindful of the importance of nuance in communication with team members. We are looking for dedicated, detail oriented media professionals to join our team and support our expanding roster.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage multiple clients/projects simultaneously

  • Strategizing and creating launch timelines/press plans around releases, tours, sponsorships, product, etc.

  • Targeting appropriate outlets, crafting pitches, scheduling, and attending interviews with press

  • Pitching, securing and completing local/tour/event PR wins, national PR wins, niche industry wins, country core wins, industry + Nashville specific wins

  • Pitching and delivering influencer gifting

  • Securing non-traditional platform coverage with outlets (social, email marketing, subscribers network, etc)

  • Researching new outlets, contacts and opportunities

  • Planning, drafting and overseeing distribution of media alerts and press releases

  • Ideating and creating feature angles and coverage opportunities

  • Utilize Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack, Critical Mention & LinkedIn

  • Coordinating client communication and education including regular and as needed meeting & call agendas and post-meeting/calls wrap emails

  • Preparing for, attending, participating in and executing on action steps from meetings with multiple categories of team members

  • Monitoring and staying ahead of industry trends

  • Maintaining invite lists and managing guest lists for client events

  • Covering events, interviews, and performances

  • Keeping assets organized and easily accessible

Qualifications, Skills and Education Requirements:

  • 3-5 years’ experience in PR or Marketing

  • Knowledge of the music industry landscape

  • An understanding of and experience working with public figures

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong, appropriate follow-up skills

  • An understanding when to ask for help when something may escalate or with brainstorming ideas

  • Proven track record of securing media coverage for clients (preferred but not required)

  • Relationships with music journalists and media outlets (preferred but not required)

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

To apply, send your resume to careers@marbmktg.com