ASSOCIATE Publicist position

Milestone Publicity:

A full-service public relations firm built to represent the needs of our music and lifestyle clients in the modern age of media. We team with clients to generate awareness in the media to effectively promote their brands, singles, albums, tours and much more. Milestone Publicity delivers well-executed campaigns in the current media landscape for its eclectic roster of clients. In its third year, as the company continues to grow there will be much opportunity for career growth. 

Position Summary: 

We’re looking for a driven individual with a minimum, 2 years of experience working in a music PR firm looking to further grow and develop a career in PR. This Associate Publicist has a strong communication skillset, unbeatable work ethic and remarkable desire to help assigned clients achieve their goals and build effective awareness in the media throughout a publicity campaign. The successful team player will possess extensive public relations knowledge, writing and storytelling competency, strong relationship skills, in addition to the ability to work and collaborate effectively within a highly team-centric, results-driven environment.

Here’s What You’d Be Doing: 

Expertly execute well-strategized publicity campaigns for assigned company clients.

Responsible for working on multiple client campaigns simultaneously. 

Skillfully and thoroughly educate the media on a client’s project. 

Deliver best-in-class communication, internally with colleagues and externally with clients and media, on a daily basis. 

Continually build new relationships and nurture existing relationships with the media and industry. 

Join a team that positively participates in an environment that encourages innovation and creativity.

Actively participate in a company vision and culture where internal teams and respective clients can see and feel excited and inspired to be involved with. 

Contribute to industry dialogue, publications and events by adding unique perspective and knowledge when opportunities arise. 

Here’s What You’ve Got: 

A drive to deliver the best results possible to all your clients.  

Passionate about developing a career in PR, wishing the music industry.

Experience communicating passionately with a client’s team which can include any combination of: managers, department heads at labels, emerging artists, icon-level artists, agents, assistants and other involved publicists.

A strong passion for music in general and an appreciation for the pop, rock and country/Americana genres, specifically.

An understanding that there is always another media outlet that should be pitched or a journalist that should be educated on a client’s project during a campaign. 

You are equipped with a strong publicist tool box, filled with:

*Colorful, articulate vocabulary.

*Ability to find angels and tell a story or pull a story out of a client. 

*Skill to craft a captivating pitch.

*Knows how to pitch via phone, email, in-person or through other socially acceptable mediums. 

*An understanding of the importance follow ups and how to elevate them.  

Commitment to Diversity:

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Milestone Publicity recognizes that a diverse staff--reflective of our community--is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to careers @MilestonePublicity.com. Include resume, writing examples and client coverage success you’ve secured. 

Job Type:
Full-time; salary.

Typical Office Hours: 
Monday – Friday; 9:30am CT – 5:00pm CT

Physical Requirements: 
Attending client shows (typically after office hours), meetings and networking events are characteristic of the job. 

Pay:
Dependent on exact experience.

Benefits:
Health insurance.
Paid time off; vacation/personal use.
Paid time off; mental health wellness days.
Flexibility for remote work during emergency child care situations.  
Most federal holidays off.

Supplemental Pay:
Commission opportunities and more.

Location:
Must live in Nashville, TN.

Experience Required:
*2+ consecutive years specifically in music publicity.
*Knowledgeable about the media landscapes respective to Rock, Pop, Americana and Country
*Degree in PR/Communications appreciated, but not required.

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