Description

About 8VA Music Consultancy:
Since 2012, our firm has provided public relations, digital and traditional marketing, and strategic consulting services to orchestras, music festivals, top classical soloists, chamber groups, conductors, conservatories, composers, and related organizations. Most importantly, we love music and feel honored and excited to be involved in some of the world’s greatest musicians and orchestras’ careers, including Curtis Institute of Music, Marin Alsop, Anne Akiko Meyers, Marc-André Hamelin, Dover Quartet, Yulianna Avdeeva, Long Yu, Seattle Chamber Music Society, The Shepherd School of Music at Rice, Bravo! Vail Music Festival, and many more. In 2024, 8VA was named a “Top 5 Performing Arts PR Firm” by Observer.

Position Overview:
8VA is growing! We are seeking a talented and experienced Classical Music Publicist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of pitching to classical music or arts-focused media outlets and a deep understanding of the classical music landscape. This role involves leading accounts, engaging with clients, creating compelling content, pitching media contacts, and coordinating comprehensive media strategies to achieve impactful coverage.

About You:
You are a detail-oriented, self-driven individual who enjoys working with renowned classical musicians and industry professionals from around the globe. Although you work remotely from your computer daily, you enjoy connecting with your colleagues through virtual meetings and emails. When on-site at client events, you carry yourself with professionalism and integrity. You are very dependable, self-directed, and committed. You strive to meet and exceed client goals and expectations. You are passionate about classical music and see yourself continuing to excel in this role for the foreseeable future.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute media relations strategies to promote classical music clients
• Lead or support day-to-day account management of multiple accounts
• Pitch stories and secure coverage in print, online, radio, and TV outlets focused on classical music and the arts
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, critics, and media outlets
• Innovate within the ever-changing media landscape for new ways 8VA clients can reach more people
• Write and edit press releases, bios, program notes, and other promotional materials
• Plan and coordinate journalist visits, interviews, and media coverage for concerts, events, and tours
• Monitor media coverage and provide reports to clients
• Assist in media planning and strategizing long-term publicity goals
• Participate in client meetings
• Correspond with clients frequently using  initiative, creativity, positivity, and attention to detail
• Research and other projects as directed

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in classical music media relations – agency experience preferred, though in-house will be considered
• Strong relationships with classical music or arts journalists and media outlets
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a keen ability to craft compelling narratives
• Knowledge of classical music, including repertoire, artists, and industry trends
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a strong team player
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Working knowledge of Google and Microsoft suites
• Willing to work remotely with occasional travel (living in a major media market a bonus!)
• Kind to others
• Handles confidential and sensitive information with care
• Possesses integrity and discretion

Salary: $60,000-80,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) eligibility at first anniversary, flexible remote work.

Submission Process: Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@8vamusicconsultancy.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with an August 14th closing date.