New Position Opening: Public Relations Manager

STATUS: Full-Time
LOCATION: New York, NY | Remote

Based in New York, Primo Artists is one of the top artist management agencies in the world. Founded by industry leader Charlotte Lee and considered the most modern agency in the field, Primo Artists has a selective roster of several of the world’s finest classical artists: Violinists Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, Nicola Benedetti and Randall Goosby, pianists Seong-Jin Cho and Beatrice Rana, conductors Cristian Măcelaru, James Gaffigan, Christian Reif and Gemma New, and composers Valerie Coleman and Wynton Marsalis. With 25,000 social media followers, Primo Artists represents a growing roster of Social Media and Public Relations clients to optimize and build presence in an ever-evolving media world.

Primo Artists seeks a Public Relations Manager to join our team. The position reports to the VP of Public Relations.

We are looking for a proactive, capable and experienced public relations professional to provide impeccable service to our artists. The candidate must be well-organized and detail-oriented, exemplary in their communication skills, undaunted by challenges, and able to handle a robust workload in a fast-paced environment.

The role of Public Relations Manager is to manage the public relations campaigns for the artists on our Public Relations Roster and liaise with journalists all over the world. It is an ideal position for someone passionate about classical performing artists and dedicated to amplifying artists’ voices via the strategic art of media relations and effective communication. Developing trusted relationships is our priority, so an ideal Public Relations Manager aims to make classical music public relations their career and grow within the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drafting press releases and securing approvals from artists and presenters

  • Drafting pitches and story ideas

  • Forming long-term journalist relationships

  • Monitoring artist media coverage 

  • Updating and disseminating artist biographies and program materials to presenters

  • Coordinating public relations and marketing plans with artists, artist managers and presenters

CRITERIA

  • 2-3 years professional work experience in related performing arts or communications fields

  • Educated to degree level with previous experience of working with conductors, instrumentalists and composers

  • Intelligent, efficient, highly-motivated, organized and able to work calmly and effectively under pressure

  • Superb organizational and communication skills

  • Knowledge of Cision, Constant Contact/Mailchimp, Website Software (Squarespace, WIX, WordPress, etc.), and graphic design (Photoshop, Canva) preferred. 

  • Existing journalist relationships, with experience managing press campaigns, a plus

  • Responsiveness and intuition to anticipate and fulfill needs

  • Impeccable attention to detail and mastery in handling and prioritizing a large workload 

  • Ability to evaluate different options quickly and thoroughly, be resourceful and follow through seamlessly

  • Independence to work with limited direction and ambiguity

  • High aptitude and willingness to learn plus trustworthiness, tact and discretion

  • Strong technical understanding and aptitude to pick up tools and systems quickly

  • Ability to work as part of a small operation with robust workload and to contribute to a supportive environment in the company

Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until the position is filled. Submissions should be made via email to Katy Salomon, VP, Public Relations, at katy@primoartists.com.

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