Communications Manager, Music and Artist Partnerships, YouTube

Google Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 171,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

YouTube is seeking a Communications Manager in New York to lead Music and Artist Partnerships communications. You will work with cross-functional teams to drive industry narratives, manage strategic label partnerships, and lead music press relations.

You will sit at the intersection of tech and creativity, shape messaging around AI features for music partners, and guide spokespeople and executives. The role emphasizes proactive storytelling and relationship-building across media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in public relations or media relations within the music industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop comms strategies, narratives, pitches, FAQs, blogs, and social plans; manage crisis comms.
• Drive storytelling to position YouTube as the top hub for artists and fans; manage exec comms.
• Lead cultural moments; collaborate with music partnerships and marketing to meet goals.
• Cultivate media and label partnerships across music, consumer, business press, and creators.
• Coordinate with Google/YouTube to articulate AI offerings for music partners.

Skills

Music industry experience

Public relations

Media relations

Storytelling

Proactive press outreach

Journalist relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Crisis communications

Verbal and written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Communications Manager, Music and Artist Partnerships, YouTube

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YouTube New York, NY, USA

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Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders;deep expertise in domain.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in public relations or media relations within the music industry.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a fast-paced music business environment.
• Experience managing music communications.
• Ability to create storytelling, proactive press outreach, and building relationships with journalists and stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and execute on multiple projects simultaneously, and to influence stakeholders. Team-player who can divvy up difficult projects and work well with a number of cross-functional teammates.
• Ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

About the job

It's our job to work with and help inform press, users, partners, opinion leaders, creators and artists about YouTube’s products, content and policies. We are looking for an experienced and passionate self-starter to join the communications team at YouTube to lead Music and Artist Partnerships Communications.

In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams to drive YouTube’s industry narrative by leading major cultural moments while managing strategic label partnerships and music press relations. You will also sit at the intersection of tech and creativity, working on AI features that will shape the music landscape. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

It's our job to work with and help inform press, users, partners, opinion leaders, creators and artists about YouTube’s products, content and policies. We are looking for an experienced and passionate self-starter to join the communications team at YouTube to lead Music and Artist Partnerships Communications.

In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams to drive YouTube’s industry narrative by leading major cultural moments while managing strategic label partnerships and music press relations. You will also sit at the intersection of tech and creativity, working on AI features that will shape the music landscape. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $171000 - $247000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Manage communications for YouTube's Music and Artist Partnerships organization. Develop comms strategies, narratives, blog posts, pitches, FAQs, social plans, etc. Manage crisis comms. Brief spokespeople and staff interviews.
• Drive proactive storytelling that positions YouTube as the best place for every artist and music fan. Manage comms for YouTube music executives.
• Lead cultural moments that showcase YouTube’s relevance. Work closely with the YouTube music partnerships and marketing teams to devise communication strategies to deliver on business goals.
• Manage and cultivate partnerships with a broad swath of media, including music industry, consumer and business press, but also new media, creators, podcasters and more. Maintain relationships with label partners.
• Consult and partner across Google and YouTube to clearly articulate the AI offering for music partners.

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