Responsibilities

• Manage communications for YouTube's Music and Artist Partnerships organization. Develop comms strategies, narratives, blog posts, pitches, FAQs, social plans, etc. Manage crisis comms. Brief spokespeople and staff interviews.
• Drive proactive storytelling that positions YouTube as the best place for every artist and music fan. Manage comms for YouTube music executives.
• Lead cultural moments that showcase YouTube’s relevance. Work closely with the YouTube music partnerships and marketing teams to devise communication strategies to deliver on business goals.
• Manage and cultivate partnerships with a broad swath of media, including music industry, consumer and business press, but also new media, creators, podcasters and more. Maintain relationships with label partners.
• Consult and partner across Google and YouTube to clearly articulate the AI offering for music partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in public relations or media relations within the music industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Preferred

• Experience in a fast-paced music business environment.
• Experience managing music communications.
• Ability to plan and execute on multiple projects simultaneously, and to influence stakeholders.
• Team-player who can divvy up difficult projects and work well with a number of cross-functional teammates.
• Ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments.