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About

 
 

Featured Work

Sony Music Publishing
Senior Director, Social Media

Kobalt Music
Brand & Content Manager

Refinery29
Editorial Assistant, Entertainment

The Age of the Playlist
Graduate School Thesis

Sift & Shout
Food Blog

 

STory

I am an experienced digital marketer and brand leader with a deep understanding of — and passion for — culture, entertainment, and technology. I have extensive experience using innovative marketing to push industry boundaries and cultivate meaningful conversations with target audiences.

As Senior Director of Social Media at Sony Music Publishing, I lead worldwide strategy development, planning, and execution at the largest music publisher in the world. I work closely with the SVP of Communications and other marketing leaders to ensure our global strategy remains effective, cohesive, and adaptable.

At Kobalt Music, I led strategy and provided creative direction, production oversight, content management, and publishing for the global company. Before joining Kobalt, I was an Editorial Assistant at Refinery 29, one of the most prominent digital media and entertainment outlets for women.

I hold a B.A. in English from Wheaton College and an M.A. in Journalism from the University of Southern California. While at USC, I served as Executive Producer and Entertainment Writer for Neon Tommy, at the time America’s most widely read daily university-based online news publication. My opinion piece,  "The Real Scandal That Isn't Discussed," received 3rd place in the 2014 LA Press Club Awards in the “Feature, Online” category. I also created ClefCity, a music blog featuring behind-the-scenes videos with up-and-coming artists.

I believe entertainment is one of the most powerful vessels for social commentary. I love all things pop culture because of the unique, constantly evolving insight it provides into society. When I’m not working, writing reviews or op-eds on race relations, or interviewing music’s latest sensation, I’m most likely tucked in at home, running through Central Park, or exploring farmers’ markets while developing recipes for my cooking website, Sift & Shout.

 

Socials

@raeriles
Instagram

Cortney Riles
LinkedIn 

 

 

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