• Spearhead 10+ simultaneous client campaigns by planning out timelines/objectives, collecting assets, writing press releases, and doing extensive research• Secure press coverage spanning high-profile online & print publications, influential tastemaker blogs/podcasts, college/terrestrial/satellite radio, and regional online and print sites • Manage press activities, media assets, guest lists, media reports, project strategies • Reinvigorate catalogue releases by securing press on reissues / remixes surrounding anniversaries and events• Advise and support interns and team members on various tasks and delegate duties• Assemble media contact database into effective workable lists to accelerate company workflow** Roster includes new and established acts such as Aeon Station, Best Ex, Blitz Vega (Andy Rourke/The Smiths and Kav Sandhu/formerly of Happy Mondays), Brian May/Queen, Circa Waves, Dave Rowntree/Blur, The Ed Sullivan Show, Elder Island, Elisa & The Delusionals, Eve, Frank Iero, Gypsum, Hayley and the Crushers, Imaad Wasif, Josie Cotton, Julia Bhatt, laye, Lissie, Loki's Folly, Queen Kwong, Roger Taylor/Queen, Spice Girls, The Roots, We Are Scientists, Yellowcard

• Brief list of clients: BandsinTown / FLOOD / FORM Festival / Goldenvoice / InStyle / Interscope / Ladygunn / Rolling Stone / Setlist.fm / Spotify / The FADER / VEVO / Warner Bros. Records https://heatherhawke.co

• Conceptualize, research, schedule, conduct, edit editorial for website and every print/digital issue• Conceive, produce, and carry out graphic design for every print/digital issue• Work in collaboration with contributors, PR, managers, artists, to coordinate interviews/photo shoots/show coverage• Manage contributors to make sure all content is in for the deadline of each online feature and issue

• Supported publicist manager with writing, researching and preparation of materials• Created and executed targeted musician PR campaigns• Developed and implemented social media strategy and graphics to increase engagement and reach new audiences** Roster included new and established acts such as Adult Karate, Bryce Vine, Jenna Kyle, Paper Lions, Rosa, (Samira) Winter, Sleep State, Slow Sugar, Test, Toothless (Ed Nash/Bombay Bicycle Club), Trace

• Demonstrated photo research expertise by identifying and sourcing impactful images for multiple projects (including breaking-news coverage, award shows and fashion week(s)• Obtained images by contacting photo and stock agencies and negotiating rates• Optimized images for the web by resizing, silhouetting, color correcting to enhance digital content.• Organized photos on desktop server for monthly billing and archival usage

Helped out in the kitchen by making frosting, icing the cakes, keeping track of and prioritizing orders and making sure the front bakery case and back refrigerator are well stocked for walk in customers.

Took over “Locals Only” feature and conducted interviews with the local bands. Scheduled “Locals Only” musician’s songs to be played daily/ weekly. Update social media sites. Update regional and local concerts calendars. Take photos / videos of musicians coming into the studio for live performances.

Write album reviews, post relevant music news, conduct interviews with musicians, contribute ideas for future web and issue features (including for the issue covers).

Arranged travel and hotels for actors, directors/producers, and crew. Researched/purchased production supplies, location scouting, and pricing for locations. Maintain log and organization of all invoices and calendar with all shoot schedules. Organized slides for next day’s filming.