Associate Publicist, US Events & Festivals

INFAMOUS Public Relations | Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Full-Time | Events Division

INFAMOUS PR is hiring an Associate Music Publicist to join our US Events team. This role supports PR, media relations, creator programs, and cultural partnership outreach across some of the most influential festivals and live events in North America.

If you live and breathe festival and electronic music culture, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to grow inside a global culture agency — this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

Campaign Execution

Run artist outreach across festival lineups (interviews, editorial features, mixes, playlists, and social content)
Manage audio recording distribution programs, including approvals and delivery (e.g., Apple Music DJ Mixes)
Pitch and secure coverage across dance music media and relevant regional outlets
Drive pre-promotional coverage: previews, online/social giveaways, and digital opportunities
Manage commercial + college radio relations (giveaways, interviews, mixes, in-studio visits)
Distribute lineup announcements, event news, and key marketing moments
Lead creator outreach, negotiations, and deliverable management (with guidance from senior team)
Conduct creative partnership outreach to brands, local businesses, hospitality groups, nightlife collectives, and cultural organizations
Support on-site press operations: interview coordination, media/creator hosting, content capture

Administrative & Campaign Management

Maintain campaign planners, media grids, tracking docs, and weekly reporting
Manage press lists, approvals/denials, credentials, advancing, and festival press logistics
Draft agendas, take detailed call notes, and clearly communicate action items
Update shared databases across media, creators, and focus markets
Run Mailchimp sends for announcements, blasts, and segmented lists
Keep internal workflow documents current across all active campaigns
Support communication with internal teams to keep deliverables aligned

Creator Program

Own outreach, research, negotiation, coverage tracking, and deliverable collection
Identify creators across lifestyle, music, nightlife, fashion, travel, and regional markets
Ensure creators receive briefs, timelines, credentials, and assets
Track coverage and compile post-campaign recaps

Creative Partnership Outreach

Pitch local businesses, hospitality partners, nightlife collectives, and cultural organizations
Build co-branded concepts, curated experiences, seeding moments, giveaways, and digital content
Assist with partnership briefs, expectation-setting, and deliverable coordination

On-Site Festival Support

Run press operations on the ground (interviews, creator mgmt., media escorting)
Facilitate social takeovers and real-time content opportunities
Represent INFAMOUS externally at festivals and industry events

What You Bring

1–2 years PR experience in music, entertainment, festivals, or culture (agency preferred)
Experience working on-site at music events
Excellent writing + communication skills
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple timelines
Fluency in AI tools (ChatGPT)
Familiarity with Slack, Asana, Mailchimp, Google Workspace
Deep knowledge of electronic music, festivals, nightlife, and dance music media
Comfortable working with artists, high-profile partners, and fast-moving teams

Compensation & Benefits

$50,000–$55,000 salary range
401(k) with 4% match
Full medical, dental & vision

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