Overview
Responsibilities:
Work with the SVP, Promotion on the creation and implementation of strategies/plans to work singles within designated radio format.
Liaise with the staff as directed on Promo Tours while providing direction and support on the national level.
Create presentations, one-sheets, and e-blasts for priority artists.
Create and distribute format one sheets for regional staff.
Liaise with national platforms and national programming offices.
Secure airplay/adds/rotations at radio stations.
Find effective ways of utilizing relationships, communications skills and compelling information/statistics.
Specific duties include:
Establish and maintain excellent relationships with station staff
Discuss current priorities and future releases
Cover radio shows when artists tour particular markets
Get adds/airplay
Serve as a label representative when dealing with national markets.
Qualifications:
5+ years of progressive radio promotion experience at a record label.
College Degree Preferred.
Must have a strong understanding of the compliance issues/rules as they relate to radio promotion.
Keeping a positive, professional and calm attitude when working with artists and programmers regardless of the situation that arises.
Choosing the most effective promotion for the right station and their audience.
Awareness of local music market.
Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet (including social networking tools). Also knowledge of trade related software including Broadcast Data Systems (BDS), SoundScan, and Music Information Systems (R&R, Add Tracker, Mediabase).
Prior experience with LIS and PRS strongly preferred.
Excellent personal communication skills, extremely organized, ability to work well independently.
Love and knowledge of music is a must.
About Sony Music Entertainment
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 Coordinator will be involved with all aspects of project marketing and will be responsible for providing administrative support to the SVP of International Marketing.