Media Relations Coordinator

About Warner Music Group

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, Collaboration, and Commitment.

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.

About the 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: Coordinator, Media Relations

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.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

About You:

• 1-2 years professional experience in an administrative role, entertainment and/or music industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on communications, PR, or marketing, preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with media software (e.g., Constant Contact, Cision, PlayMPE) as well as photo and video editing software (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut, etc.) preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with team members to develop and execute strategic projects.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task across an eclectic variety of projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work and communicate with both creative and business-oriented colleagues and partners.
• A strong passion for a wide variety of music artists and genres along with knowledge of how to speak to their fanbases.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with proven success creating and sustaining a diverse, open, and inclusive culture.

About Us:

Warner Music Group is home to a vast array of premier recording labels and a renowned publishing company. We champion emerging artists and global superstars alike. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Key skills/competency

• Media Relations
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Communications
• Project Management
• Administrative Support
• Music Industry
• Press Releases
• Digital Marketing
• Event Coordination