Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture! Our special guest today is SOC Alumna, Jen Tanner, VP of Brand Partnerships at RCA Records!

Jen Tanner graduated from American University in 2012 where she studied Public Relations with a double minor in Music and Spanish. She received her Master’s Degree in Music Business after graduating from AU at New York University in New York City. She fiercely began her career with internships at MGS Communications, Sirius/XM Radio, the 9:30 Club, DBC PR + New Media and RCA Records, where she went from a Strategic Marketing Intern to current Vice President of Brand Partnerships in the last 10 years. In 2022 alone, she was named on Billboard’s “40 Under 40” as well as Variety’s “Hollywood New Leader” lists. As a bilingual professional, Jen continues to focus on bringing together her love and skills for music, artists, and global brands to create meaningful stories for her audience, and we are proud to call her an AU Eagle!

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