Emma Donahue
Beverly Hills,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated creative professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, initiative for music discovery, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working in fast paced environment and building relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
A&R Coordinator
SILO: Music
Los Angeles, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinate songwriting sessions for all clients across MGMT and PBLSH roster
- Take creative lead on booking sessions for Aidan Martin, COTIS, JAI
- Contribute session ideas for Neil Ormandy, Trey Campbell, JBACH, Lophiile, Kareem James
- Pitch songs out based on recent who’s looking lists, artist briefs, etc
- Compile and catalog all incoming bounces from songwriting sessions
- Meet with managers / A&Rs to expand client connections, session ideas, and pitching.
A&R Coordinator
Ultra Music Publishing / Helix Records / SILO: Music
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinate songwriting sessions for clients across SILO / Ultra joint venture roster, as well as the Ultra Publishing and Helix roster
- Book sessions for several LA based clients on Ultra Pub roster
- Book sessions for international Ultra / Helix clients visiting LA
- Compile and catalog all incoming bounces from songwriting sessions.
Executive Assistant to CEO
SILO: Music
Los Angeles, CA
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Schedule all meetings & handle all calendar items for CEO of SILO: Music
- Coordinate all songwriting sessions across MGMT / PBLSH roster
- Coordinate all songwriting sessions for SYNC briefs
- Compile and catalog all incoming bounces from songwriting sessions
- Register all released songs, update release info on Songspace, and update client Wikipedias
- Manage studio schedule and ensure studio is presentable before daily sessions.
A&R Intern
ATLANTIC RECORDS
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Presented unsigned talent from streaming platforms, Hillydilly, Indify, music blogs, etc
- To SVP of A&R and A&R coordinator
- Collaborated with other interns to compile a weekly concert calendar to ensure coverage of significant shows in the LA area
- Attended concerts of buzzing artists, reported thoughts and opinions to A&R coordinator
- Delivered daily radio reports to SVP of A&R
- Participated in group project with interns to design mock marketing plan for Pink Sweat$.
Intern
EPIC RECORDS
New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Updated press kits, wrote press releases, blasts, and interview requests for artists such as Tyla Yaweh, KILLY, Camila Cabello, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, etc
- Developed and maintained relationships with press to ensure media coverage on new releases
- Clipped all recent articles on aforementioned artists to send out to all Epic Records executives.
Producer, Social Media Coordinator, Staff Photographer
USC Soundstage
Los Angeles, CA
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Aided production of USC’s live streamed music program
- Managed social media and executed private portrait sessions with each musical act.
Photographer and Writer
A Music Blog Yea, Beyond The Stage Magazine
New York, NY
07.2014 - 02.2018
- Photographed live shows and portraits of artists
- Conducted in person and phone interviews with artists
- Reviewed live shows and new releases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communications -
University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Los Angeles, CA05.2020
Skills
- A&R
- Music Discovery
- Project / Task Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Photography
- Computer Skills
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
A&R Coordinator
SILO: Music
02.2023 - Current
A&R Coordinator
Ultra Music Publishing / Helix Records / SILO: Music
07.2022 - 02.2023
Executive Assistant to CEO
SILO: Music
11.2020 - 07.2022
A&R Intern
ATLANTIC RECORDS
01.2020 - 05.2020
Intern
EPIC RECORDS
05.2019 - 11.2019
Producer, Social Media Coordinator, Staff Photographer
USC Soundstage
08.2018 - 12.2018
Photographer and Writer
A Music Blog Yea, Beyond The Stage Magazine
07.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts in Communications -
University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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