Music Publicist (Bilingual - German/English)
Lime Tree Music is a UK-based PR & radio agency focused on promoting Country & Americana artists worldwide. We are currently active in the UK, Europe, Australia & New Zealand, with more territories to follow over the next 12-18 months, and are expanding our team due to continued growth.
We’re looking for a music publicist to join our team, with a proven track record of delivering successful PR campaigns in Germany and/or the UK, initially on a full-time (37.5 hours per week) 6-month contract, with a view to extending into a permanent role.
We are a remote team, though availability to work in the London area when required is essential.
The ideal candidate will be fluent in German and English, and a graduate (or with equivalent relevant experience working in a mainstream music/entertainment PR role), with great communication skills and a portfolio of work to show self-developed successful campaigns and examples of strong coverage for both new and established acts.
If you love music and take pride in thinking outside the box to get things done, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Working alongside the team to develop and execute creative online and print PR campaigns, primarily targeting German media (with the potential to work in other markets going forward)
- Servicing new music to German radio stations
- Occasional travel to German cities to attend media days and live events to accompany interviews and promo opportunities
- Translating press releases and other assets from English into German
- Independently using existing personal connections with high-profile media and influencers to gain results for ongoing artist projects
- Representing the Lime Tree Music brand in the growing German market through effective communication with journalists and other industry professionals
- Working alongside the team to maintain media contact lists on an ongoing basis
- Compile and write monthly client reports
Qualifications
- Graduated in a relevant field OR a equivalent relevant experience working in a mainstream PR role, with a portfolio of independently-gained coverage
- Strong team player with an ability to work independently/remotely as required
- Experience in an agency or record label setting
- Strong understanding of the role of PR within the music industry, and related knowledge of key editorial targets, including specific music publications and local and national outlets in Germany
- Experience and contacts within German broadcast media would also be welcome
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, an eye for detail and the ability to manage deadlines, while dealing with ad-hoc queries and requests
- Previous experience and working knowledge of office software like Google Workspace (Docs/Drive/Sheets), and PR software like Muck Rack and Cision
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Fluent in German and English (written and verbal)
Salary/Benefits
- £24-28k per annum (pro rata, depending on experience)
- 28 days’ holiday (pro rata)
- Employer pension contribution
- Travel expenses
- Training & development plan
- Access to private member’s club/workspace in London & Munich