About the role#
As a College Marketing Representative, you will act as a local advocate for the artists distributed by The Orchard. You will manage marketing campaigns for 10 to 20 artists each month, building awareness through both digital and in-person efforts. This role requires you to be a tastemaker in your community, connecting with student organizations, local businesses, and media to generate interest in new releases and touring artists.
What you'll do#
- Promote artists through campus and local marketing initiatives.
- Build relationships with campus radio, student groups, and community media to secure reviews, interviews, and radio play.
- Maintain a local social media presence using provided assets and original content.
- Execute in-person marketing at record stores, lifestyle shops, and on campus.
- Research relevant online forums and networks for the 18 to 24-year-old demographic.
- Attend local events and artist shows to distribute promotional materials and gather fan feedback.
- Organize campus activations and listening events.
- Submit detailed reports on marketing successes and campaign initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at a four-year university in Houston, with at least two years remaining until graduation.
- Availability of 20 hours per week.
- Deep interest in the music business, marketing, and current social media trends.
- Active presence creating content on TikTok, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to manage your own hours and be accountable for assigned work.
- Reliable transportation and residency within 30 minutes of Houston.
- Flexibility to attend team conference calls and support tour coverage.
- Preferred majors include Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or Media Studies.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About The Orchard
The Orchard is a music distribution company founded in 1997. It provides artist and label services including digital and physical sales, marketing, and royalty accounting. The company operates in 47 cities worldwide with headquarters in New York. It employs over 1,000 people and focuses on music, video, and licensing.
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