Communications is a broad field. Someone with a communications degree can work in music or promotions. A music major can also find a position that is a little of both. If you have a love of music and the ability to network and connect with people, then a music industry position might suit you best. Here are a few opportunities I found on the web. Apply at the company websites.





SONY MUSIC
Profession: Marketing -> Public and Government Relations



Manager, PublicityJob ID: 2010-1910 # Positions: 1Location: US-NY-New York Category: Publicity/Communications - Other Level: ManagerMore information about this job:Overview:Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America. The Manager, Publicity for Epic Records will actively promote Epics roster by creating, implementing and managing results-oriented local and regional publicity campaigns by seeking and securing local publicity opportunities in all media formats for touring artists. The Manager, Publicity is responsible for publicizing an act's tour and music to both fans and the media through press releases, press conferences, and special promotions. In addition, the Manager, Publicity will promote Epics roster by helping to create, implement and manage results-oriented national publicity campaigns for assigned artists. Responsibilities: * Plan and oversee press events and appearances for touring artists. * Send out press kits to local media in advance of artist performance in the area. * Pitch and solicit interviews and stories for artists on tour. * Schedule, set-up and facilitate in-person and phone interviews, conferences and artist appearances with local media outlets, including transportation of artists when needed. * Coordinate artist activities and press schedules with other label departments, tour manager, tour promoter, venue, etc. * Coordinate logistics of appearances, interviews, showcases, album releases parties and events - including travel (airfare, hotels, ground transportation, etc. ) as needed. * Write and edit press releases, bios, media alerts, PSAs, press kit contents, and other materials. * Set-up wardrobe, hair and make-up for artist interviews, photo shoots, events and appearances. * Select press photos and hire/manage photographers for live shows and video/photo shoots. * Liaise with and hire/manage photographers and television crews to make sure they have access to the live shows/performances and video/photo shoots and that they shoot/film only what they are allowed to. * Procure copies of stories that are run in local media and route internally and externally as needed. * Coordinate and cover press events and appearances as requested (i. e. photo shoots, release parties, television appearances, showcases, award shows, red carpets, etc. ). * Manage publicity schedules for artists. * Manage and oversee mailings and coordinate the shipment of product to media outlets across the country. * Expand and maintain publicity and entertainment contact database. * Develop, maintain and manage relationships with key decision-makers at important traditional (newspaper, magazine, TV) and online publications/media outlets, venues and clubs, and the citizen-media space (i. e. influential bloggers, message board posters/administrators). * Coordinate with external Marketing and PR companies as needed. * Secure tickets for various media members for live shows. Qualifications: * Education and/or Experience: o 2+ years of prior publicity/media relations experience required. o Must have strong media contacts and relationships in the U. S. Market. o Prior experience writing press releases. o Passion for music and pop culture. o Prior knowledge of how the print, television and online news media work and how to generate press on artists and manage media campaigns to maximize coverage for label artists. o College degree in Media/Communications or a related field preferred. * Physical Abilities Required/Equipment Usage: o Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. * Decision/Problem Solving/Other Skills: o Outgoing personality with the demonstrated ability to pitch acts both verbally and in writing.
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: Marketing -Advertising (Online and Offline)




Job Description:

Universal Music Group is currently seeking an Online Marketing Manager for the New York, NY location.

Job summary:

The Online Marketing Manager will report to the Head of Marketing and will focus on maintaining our three websites and working with outside Internet entities to exploit direct to consumer opportunities for our music and video product.

Job Functions:

Manage the operations of our three label sites utilizing content from our music centers (U. S. and internationally) and work with website development company to oversee all website enhancements

Manage the digital budget for each project

Develop comprehensive, creative, sales driven internet marketing campaigns in conjunction with the marketing department on priority projects

Enable eCRM strategies into every project to maximize acquisition of new consumer information to build up our direct-to-consumer email lists - all D2C efforts

Oversee artist and project video ingestion and delivery

Digitize assets

Create and deploy direct-to-consumer emails

Develop digital tools as required including widgets, e-players, audio streams, video clips, etc.

Assist with digitizing and distribution of video assets

Job Requirements:

Excellent understanding of the internet and digital tools

Creative and aggressive in achieving goals

Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written

Able to work independently and within a small team environment

Proactive

Willingness to learn

Able to meet deadlines on a regular basis in a high pressure environment

Knowledgeable in both PC & Mac environments

Understanding of the following is very helpful but not required:

o Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Audacity (or other music editing software), File encoding software, Flash, HTML Code, and CMS.

Established Relationships with major portals is helpful:

o YouTube, MySpace, MSN, VEVO, Clear Channel Online, IMEEM, Last. FM, Buzznet, AOL, Yahoo, etc.

4 Year College degree required



Desired Attributes



Profession: Marketing -> Advertising (Online and Offline)

Position Level: Individual contributor

Type of Environment: Corporation (in-house)

Online Advertising Responsibilities: Campaign strategy development

Online Advertising Responsibilities: Measurement/optimization of a website

Online Advertising Responsibilities: Online campaign creation

Online Advertising Responsibilities: Create e-mail campaigns

Search Engine Optimization: Provide performance optimization recommendations

Product/Service: Broadcasting/Film/Music