Responsibilities

• Office- first role, in office 4 days a week.
• Aid in the planning and execution of communications initiatives that support The Orchard’s internal and external strategic priorities
• Assist in drafting press materials, including releases, bios, talking points, decks as necessary
• Collaborate with departments company-wide, assuring clear, consistent, and compelling messaging
• Maintain close relationship with umbrella corporate communications department; uphold and enforce guidelines
• Perform department admin duties such as invoices, press tracking, face sheets, guest lists, and more
• Hire and direct photographers as necessary; Service photographs to media
• Compile and distribute weekly and semi-annual media reports for leadership
• Manage company-wide approvals for all speaking engagements
• Maintain Comms calendar with speaking events, artist performances, social events, trade shows, awards shows, and other appropriate opportunities for company leadership

Requirements

• 2+ years of music industry corporate communications or publicity experience, preferably at a label or independent PR firm
• Strong understanding of the music media and PR landscape; understanding of digital distribution preferred
• Some established relationships with reporters, editors, social media influencers, photographers, and cultural tastemakers
• Experience executing press campaigns
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; business writing experience preferred
• Proven effective relationship builder and collaborator
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, multitask, meet tight deadlines and stay focused under pressure
• Solid project management capabilities
• Highly proficient ability to think both analytically and creatively
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment

Benefits

• You’ll join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• Opportunities to connect with our valuable resources, such as our Counsel of Equity & Progressive Action (CEPA). A group created by a group of our employees tasked with developing and implementing innovative solutions to advance a globally shared goal of ensuring fair and inclusive spaces for all
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Time off for a winter recess