Company Description
AUGUST is a talent PR company working with some of the most exciting and influential names in the industry including Steve Lacy, Burna Boy, Tems, Pa Salieu and more. We specialise in helping artists and cultural game-changers craft compelling narratives that leave a lasting impact on culture. Our talent roster represents the forefront of creativity and innovation, and it's our job to protect their stories and guide them through the ever-evolving media landscape. At AUGUST, we don't just shape stories—we create legacies.
The Role
The right candidate will have a proven track record of running multiple successful PR campaigns; confident in independently managing a diverse roster of talent and able to drive and achieve new business. The position is charged with developing and executing best in class PR campaigns for our existing music clients whilst developing new business opportunities with brands.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and execute strategic publicity campaigns for August’s clients
- Driving new business opportunities in the market, writing proposals and being involved in all aspects of the agency’s new business strategies
- Delivering innovative PR campaigns to position and develop the profile of August’s clients -music talent, brands, events etc
- Building and maintaining strong media relationships with national & regional online publications/platforms
- Develop commercial partnership opportunities for August’s music clients
- Manage promo commitments, attend events, showcases, gigs, sessions as needed
- Weekly reporting
SKILLSET:
- Ability to maintain and manage a wide variety of PR campaigns (brands, music, entertainment, tech etc.)
- Ability to produce and drive new business opportunities
- Ability to format, develop, write press materials including short bios, press releases, fact sheets and tailored pitches
- Coordination of client media coverage and reporting
- Great relationship building skills
- Genuine interest and active knowledge of digital marketing and communication
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
- Highly creative
- Can take on and solve problems
- Highly organised with a strong attention to detail
- Must be highly self-motivated, solution-oriented, and work well in a fast-paced environment while under pressure
- Enthusiastic, passionate team player
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven experience in PR over 5+ years
- Experience in managing multiple accounts
- Previous experience in entertainment
- Established relationships with media throughout online & print
- Stellar track record of securing top-tier placements
- Relationships with blogs, grassroots platforms, influencers and playlist owners /users
- Self-reliant, organised, professional, hyper-communicative, problem solver & results oriented
- Positive, can do attitude and passion for music and entertainment
- Maintain consistent communication and contact with clients