Public Relations Assistant

Booking & P.R. Assistant for Indie Musician (10-15 hrs/wk)

Charlottesville-based musician Night Teacher seeks support for booking, marketing, and Public Relations activities. The Booking & PR Assistant will coordinate tour schedules, book gigs, pursue potential co-bills, and line up radio and press opportunities to correspond with tour dates. They will also coordinate social media postings and support social media content creation.

This position requires a high degree of organization and detail-orientation; strong written and verbal communication skills; a basic understanding of digital marketing and experience using a variety of social media platforms; the ability to take initiative and think creatively; and the capacity to synthesize information and suggest new approaches and opportunities.

The ideal candidate for this position is open-minded, flexible, collaborative, creative, and willing to learn. He/she/they will have a demonstrated interest in live music as well as building community through the creative arts, and will bring a grassroots mindset to their work.

We will train the right individual to perform all required tasks. This position averages 10 hrs/wk, but candidates must be willing and able to flex up to 15 hrs/wk during peak times. Pay starts at 22/hr for less experienced applicants and moves up to 35/hr for those with extensive prior experience with booking and/or music management. If hired, we will begin working together in the first week of May on booking an October tour. After that trial period of of five months, the position and/or hourly pay will be re-assessed and is subject to change. Remote-friendly.

Please submit resume and 1 page cover letter to by April 20th.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour

Experience:

• Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote