Franz Hilberath
Communications, Management & Public Relations
Arvada,CO
Summary
Experienced professional with 7+ years experience in Management, Marketing, Communications & Public Relations. Franz currently works part time as a artist Publicist and Manager for Mind Warp Mgmt, runs PR/Consulting firm Franz.mp3, and manages MP3 MAG, an outlet that features stories with international touring artists, global event companies, and renowned labels.
Franz' goal is to work in an inclusive work environment that focuses on curating events, ideas and moments that contribute to an invaluable community experience.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist Manager & Publicist
Mind Warp Mgmt
Denver, Colorado
08.2020 - Current
- Offer day-to-day management for 10 artists, managing everything from their business, likeness/brand, releases, and personal scheduling.
- Represents entire roster as Head of PR, overseeing all public facing materials, release/announce campaigns, and keeping EPK materials up to date.
- Utilizes wide network of contacts in entertainment, media/news, and business/vendor worlds to create innovative activations for clients.
- Book, plan and coordinate events around the country.
- Stays abreast of industry trends via trade publications, events and social media to keep artists at forefront of ever-changing landscape.
- Support artist goals with corresponding action plans and timelines.
Director of Operations / Owner
MP3 MAG
Denver, Colorado
08.2019 - Current
- Founded magazine with initiative to help college kids contribute and earn experience in music industry in return for college approved internship credit.
- Run monthly magazine cover to promote artist interviews, label/festival features, and events around the country.
- Direct and oversee year-end print issue and event, which includes coordinating sponsorship, fulfillment and communications with partners on deliverables/initiatives.
- Define, implement and revise operational policies and guidelines.
- Monitor office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Owner / Publicist
Franz.mp3
Denver, United States
01.2016 - Current
- Own/run Franz.mp3 as a PR, Promo, & Marketing Agency for wide-range of clients, including small businesses, artists, promoters and events.
- Offer press release creation, algorithmic presave campaigns, press outreach/placement, coordinating events/multi-media activations, etc.
- Represents/represented a wide bank of clients, including Charlesthefirst, A Hundred Drums, ASADI, Mersiv, Dirtybird, Unitea, WAKAAN and more.
- Collaborated with external PR firms, as well as internal sales and marketing managers, to determine branding, product positioning and media messages.
- Collaborated with media representatives to optimize coverage of special events.
Head of PR
Unitea App
Miami, Florida
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed various PR campaigns for this tech startup, including connecting press on event activations, artist sponsors and B2B opps regarding Unitea's ongoing investment opportunities.
- Worked with investors as well as artist sponsors on ways to connect with community through press/media.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies targeting overstocked, high-profit or nearly expired merchandise to move items and boost revenue.
Writer
Portfolio/Byline
- Creative Loafing
- USA Today
- Marquee Magazine
- CULTR Magazine
- EDM.com
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Editing Writing & Media / Communications
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 08.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Copyediting/writing
Photography
Social media
Project Management
Articulate communications
Marketing and advertising strategies
Press Releases
Networking skills
Photoshop
Lightroom
Leadership/Team Building
Timeline
Artist Manager & Publicist
Mind Warp Mgmt
08.2020 - Current
Head of PR
Unitea App
10.2019 - 07.2021
Director of Operations / Owner
MP3 MAG
08.2019 - Current
Owner / Publicist
Franz.mp3
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Editing Writing & Media / Communications
Florida State University
08.2014 - 05.2017
Writer
Portfolio/Byline