JONESWORKS - VICE PRESIDENT, MUSIC + TALENT

JONESWORKS, a full-service marketing and communications agency representing an elite roster of talent and brands, is seeking a seasoned talent executive with strong music experience to handle personal publicity for clients and lead our Talent + Entertainment division from our New York office.

The Vice President will oversee and execute communications, marketing, and brand campaigns for our high-level music talent. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in music publicity, live touring, album campaigns and in working with high-profile talent, at an agency, record label, or a combination of both agency and music entertainment company.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise our Talent + Entertainment Division of 15+ and growing executives from our NY office to drive client KPIs and oversee the day-to-day account management of our music, talent + entertainment clients

Develop and execute media plans for JONESWORKS’ music clients, overseeing story idea pitches to consumer media.

Build cohesive, strategic and impactful publicity campaigns for global music releases, tours as well as plan and execute, media appearances, and events.

Spearhead to the evolution of talent communication plans and activities across recorded music, releases, and live touring

Work closely with record label publicity teams to secure publicity needs for global music and talent marketing campaigns

Spearhead and support integrated global media and PR campaigns through a demonstrated, working knowledge of social influence, emerging digital platforms, and creative problem solving

Work closely with the talent’s external brand partners to lead creative and innovative, results-driven programs with their various business enterprises, partnerships, launches, collaborations and activations

Engage with media to secure high-level features and placements for clients and their projects

Act as day-to-day client contact for high-profile clients and address client issues thoughtfully and effectively

Oversee story ideas, arrange and facilitate client interviews and photo shoots for various media verticals

Oversee and manage the organization of client press circuits with the goal of executing implemented album cycle strategy

Organize, staff and promote high-profile client events, interviews, festivals, etc.

Manage client scopes and budgets as well as budget and profitability for division

Requirements

10-15 years working in talent public relations, as well as relevant music industry experience within PR and Communications

Seamless management of all PR deliverables associated with a client, on all timelines, with inputs from a wide variety of different directions and stakeholders

Experience with high profile talent media relations, press campaign development and execution of creative and strategic communication plans

Strong media relationships across entertainment, music, lifestyle and trade

Ability to manage a team of Directors and junior level executives through clear communication and direction

Bachelor’s degree required

Benefits: JONESWORKS offers medical, dental, vision and 401(K), generous Paid Time Off packages, Summer Fridays, Extended PTO for December/January holiday, bonus incentives and other perks!

For more information: https://jonesworks.com/jobs/vp-talent-music-new-york/

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.