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Jason Roth

San Mateo

Summary

Trusted senior communications executive with extensive track record of success representing global leaders in entertainment and technology, including Wasserman Music, SiriusXM, Pandora, Apple, HP, and Capitol Records. Deep expertise managing high-level strategic communications and stakeholder relations across corporate communications, media relations, issue management, executive communications, internal communications, consumer PR, industry relations, and client/partner communications

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Communications

WASSERMAN MUSIC
06.2023 - Current

Lead all communications for the prominent global music agency, a division of Wasserman, which powers the business of sports, music, entertainment, and culture worldwide

Responsibilities include oversight of overall communications strategy, corporate communications, executive communications, internal communications, media relations, internal stakeholder relations, industry relations, partner relations, and social media strategy

Communications Director

SIRIUSXM
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Promoted to Communications Director for Pandora parent company, SiriusXM. Managed corporate, product, technology, and executive communications for SiriusXM, Pandora, and all company streaming platforms.
  • Led executive communications for SiriusXM Chief Product and Technology Officer, among other senior executives
  • Oversaw high-level communications initiatives including creation of companywide crisis communications playbook, project management of new SiriusXM corporate website, and launch strategies for new products, features, and content
  • Managed partner PR for major strategic alliances with Marvel Entertainment and T-Mobile, Roku, s well as major product integrations with Apple, Google, Comcast, Roku, and others

Associate Director, Communications

PANDORA
11.2018 - 08.2021
  • Led corporate, product, technology, and executive communications for the pioneering music streaming service, including communications strategy for Pandora's acquisition by SiriusXM
  • Led launch PR strategy for high-level product rollouts including release of revamped Pandora mobile app, first-to-market voice control features, and launch of podcast content and personalization technology
  • Managed executive communications for Chief Product Officer, among other senior executives
  • Managed partnership PR for major product/platform integrations with global consumer technology brands including Apple, Amazon, Google, Roku, and Sonos


Corporate Communications Lead, 3D Printing

HP
05.2017 - 11.2018
  • Managed corporate, executive, product, and B2B communications for HP’s global 3D business.
  • Managed executive communications for HP 3D Printing President and other senior executives, including speechwriting, thought leadership, internal communications, industry relations, and client communications.
  • Managed relevant executive communications for HP CEO Dion Weisler, including writing World Economic Foundation address and scripting video addresses to major corporate partners including Johnson & Johnson, BMW, and Adidas
  • Headed content/editorial strategy for HP 3D printing business including writing and developing content for HP-owned blogs and online channels and overseeing paid content strategy and development

Independent Communications Consultant

SELF EMPLOYED
03.2012 - 05.2017
  • Provided communications strategy and PR support to global technology and entertainment leaders including Red Bull, Warner Music Group, Tout, and Magisto (acquired by Vimeo).

Senior Manager, Public Relations

APPLE INC.
07.2007 - 02.2012
  • Led global PR for iTunes and other Apple digital content platforms, including launches of music, TV, movie, book, and podcast content in 100+ countries.
  • Managed executive communications for Apple SVP/Services Eddy Cue
  • Supported launch and ongoing PR for iconic Apple products including iPhone, iPad, MacBook, App Store, Apple TV, and iCloud

Senior Director, Publicity

CAPITOL RECORDS
02.2002 - 06.2007
  • Led East Coast publicity for the iconic global music company
  • Led national album and tour publicity campaigns for major music artists including Coldplay, LCD Soundsystem, The Beatles catalog, Rosanne Cash, The Decemberists, Liz Phair, Doves, and Sean Lennon
  • Acted as corporate communications liaison to parent company EMI

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications and English

INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington, IN

Skills

  • Communication strategy
  • Corporate communications
  • Consumer PR
  • Reputation management
  • Crisis communications
  • Media relations
  • Executive communications
  • Industry relations
  • Editorial/content strategy
  • New product launches
  • Social media strategy
  • Client/partner communications
  • Stakeholder management

Timeline

Vice President, Communications

WASSERMAN MUSIC
06.2023 - Current

Communications Director

SIRIUSXM
08.2021 - 03.2023

Associate Director, Communications

PANDORA
11.2018 - 08.2021

Corporate Communications Lead, 3D Printing

HP
05.2017 - 11.2018

Independent Communications Consultant

SELF EMPLOYED
03.2012 - 05.2017

Senior Manager, Public Relations

APPLE INC.
07.2007 - 02.2012

Senior Director, Publicity

CAPITOL RECORDS
02.2002 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Communications and English

INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Jason Roth