Classical Music Publicist

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About the job

This vacancy was posted on 06/05/09

Statement of the job:
Working collaboratively within the Public Relations department, secure maximum coverage for the classical music events and liaison between us and the media in order to strategically promote assigned classical music and other programming activities and initiatives of the Association.

Essential Functions:
* Plan, pitch and place stories in local and national print, broadcast and electronic media outlets (and international where appropriate). To pro-actively seek editorial coverage to raise the profile of the LAPA brand.
* Work year round on press exposure for the departmental projects and initiatives; act as liaison between assigned departments and PR staff; and facilitate other department's informational needs.
* To establish, develop and maintain productive relations with a very wide range of national and specialist media, and with colleagues within the music industry.
* Work collaboratively with external public relations, producers, and promoters, record companies and broadcasters.
* Coordinate/facilitate interviews, including transportation of artists when needed.
* Write and edit press releases, media alerts, biographical information and other written materials, as assigned.
* Arrange and coordinate photo and video shoots for all our venues including requests from outside parties.
* Work with our musicians and guest artists' representatives on assigned concert dates and special projects to maximize press exposure.
* Attend assigned concerts and handle media relations duty for all our venues, as assigned.
* Work with PR staff on special events including galas, press conferences, press receptions, events and miscellaneous events as assigned.
* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
* Good classical music knowledge and interest required. The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with musicians and will also have knowledge of general music repertoire and artists including pop, world and theatre.
* 3+ years of progressive public relations experience with emphasis in classical music organizations
* Proven ability to work effectively with musicians and guest artists and to handle projects with minimal supervision.
* Strong classical music repertoire knowledge is required.
* Creative, innovative thinker with an excellent sense of the local and national media plus some international knowledge.
* Impeccable writing and communication skills
* Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills in conjunction with excellent formal and informal presentation skills.
* Good critical thinking skills and ability to deliver and sustain high quality productivity in a fast paced event driven environment.
* Diplomacy.
* Undergraduate degree in music, arts marketing, or journalism preferred or equivalent experience.