Music & Artist Partnerships Communications Lead

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

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.