Publicist

Full-time position preferably based in New York City or Nashville. Remote candidates will also be considered depending on experience.

About the role

Missing Piece Group is a full-service music company: a publicity and marketing agency, and record label. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized publicist with experience to join our team, assisting immediately on a wide range of publicity campaigns. The candidate must be comfortable working across genres on a broad range of different projects.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, editing, and servicing press releases, pitch emails, media alerts, and newsletters.
• Research and pitch local print, web, TV, and radio to secure show previews, reviews, and photo galleries tied to tour dates.
• Pitching and securing media opportunities across print, digital, TV, radio, and new media.
• Develop unique, thoughtful pitches that demonstrate deep knowledge of both the talent and the media you’re pitching.
• Assist with client relations, management, and communications with artists, managers, labels, etc.
• Maintain, research, and organize our extensive contact database.
• Oversee internal and client reporting on responsible projects.
• Attend and coordinate logistics at concerts, events, listening parties, and in-person promo days.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of music publicity experience.
• Strong knowledge of music, pop culture, and all types of media and the opportunities available for artists.
• Passion for music, attending live concerts and in-person events, and working within a team toward a common goal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to ask questions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort on the phone, in remote video conferences, and with in-person meetings.
• Must be open to working with all genres of music.
• Occasional night and weekend work.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace and all forms of social media.

Pay

$40,000–$70,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

This is a full-time position with benefits.