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Adecco

Public Relations Manager

Adecco, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Specialty Recruiter (360) Client:

World-Renowned Music Artist (Confidential)

Location:

New York, NY | Remote

Employment Type:

Contract / Part Time

Position Overview We seek an elite dual-threat professional to serve as the New York anchor for a globally recognized music artist. This role demands exceptional expertise in both high-stakes public relations and strategic booking management, requiring someone who can seamlessly navigate the intersection of brand management and revenue generation at the highest industry levels.

Core Responsibilities Public Relations & Brand Strategy (50%)

Global Media Relations:

Serve as primary strategist and gatekeeper for all North American and international media opportunities, securing cover stories, major broadcast interviews, and premium digital placements

Crisis & Reputation Management:

Lead proactive brand protection and crisis communications during tours, releases, and high-visibility events

VIP Experience Curation:

Design and execute “white-glove” experiences for media, industry executives, and high-net-worth individuals at performances and red-carpet events

Strategic Partnership Development:

Cultivate relationships with luxury brands, global sponsors, and cultural institutions for high-value commercial alignments

Venue Acquisition & Tour Management

Premium Venue Acquisition:

Secure headline positions at major international festivals (Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza) and iconic NYC venues (Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center)

Complex Contract Negotiation:

Lead multi-million dollar performance negotiations, including fees, technical riders, and legal protections

Tour Financial Management:

Oversee budgets exceeding $2M+, optimizing profitability through strategic routing and cost management

Cross-Functional Coordination:

Collaborate weekly with artist management, legal counsel, and label executives to align booking strategy with release cycles and brand objectives

Required Qualifications

Industry Experience:

10+ years in music industry PR or booking, with demonstrated success managing world-class talent

NYC Network Mastery:

Extensive relationships with major media outlets (NYT, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety) and premier talent agencies (CAA, WME, UTA, ICM)

International Logistics Expertise:

Proven track record managing complex global tours, including multi-country routing, visa coordination, and large-scale production logistics

Financial Acumen:

Experience managing multi-million dollar budgets with demonstrated ROI improvement

Communication Excellence:

Exceptional written and verbal skills, with ability to interface confidently with C-suite executives, media personalities, and high-profile talent

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree:

in music business, Communications, or related field; MBA preferred

Experience with Platinum-selling or Grammy-winning artists

Fluency in additional languages (particularly Spanish, French, or Mandarin)

Established relationships with international festival programmers and venue bookers

Success Metrics

25%+ increase in tour revenue year-over-year

Securing 3+ major media placements per quarter

Maintaining 95%+ show fulfillment rate across international bookings

Achieving target profit margins on all tour segments

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Part-time

Job function Art/Creative, Sales, and Public Relations

Industries Musicians and Performing Arts

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