Publicist

Full-time position based in our offices in Jersey City, NJ or Nashville, TN. We will also consider fully remote applicants.

Missing Piece Group is a full-service music company: a publicity and marketing agency, and record label. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized publicist to join our team who will immediately assist on a wide range of publicity campaigns. The candidate must be comfortable working across genres on a broad range of different projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, editing and servicing press releases, pitch emails, media alerts, and newsletters.

• Pitch and schedule all forms of media opportunities, including but not limited to news items, print and web features, album reviews, TV appearances, radio interviews, social takeovers, sessions and more. 

• Research and pitch local print, web, TV and radio to secure show previews, reviews, photo galleries tied to tour dates.

• Develop unique, thoughtful pitches that demonstrate your deep knowledge of both the talent and the media you’re pitching.

• Assist with client relations, management, and communications with artists, managers, labels, etc.

• Maintain, research and organize our extensive contact database.

• Oversee internal and client reporting on responsible projects. 

• Attend and coordinate logistics at concerts, events, listening parties, and in-person promo days. 

Requirements:

• Music industry experience: internship or previous work with a PR or marketing agency, booking agency, management company, record label, etc. 

• Strong knowledge of music, pop culture, and all types of media and the opportunities available for artists.

• Passion for music, attending live concerts and in-person events, and working within a team towards a common goal. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Willingness to ask questions. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including being comfortable on the phone, in remote video conferences, and with in-person meetings.  

• Must be open to working with all genres of music. 

• Occasional night and weekend work.

• Knowledge of Google Workspace and all forms of social media.

This is a full time position with benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and writing samples to info@missingpiecegroup.com.