In this riveting episode of "How the F**k Did You Get That Job?," we sit down with Dot Levine, Director of Communications at Vevo. Host David Jaffin delves into Dot's remarkable career journey, tracing her path from studying American Studies to becoming a driving force in the music industry. Dot's narrative showcases the power of embracing unconventional paths and the significance of genuine connections in her role at Vivo. She recounts heartwarming stories of working with artists like Wolf Alice and Billie Eilish, revealing the impact of original content and authentic engagement. Through her insights, listeners gain a unique perspective on the ever-evolving world of public relations, the transformation of content creation, and the essence of fostering meaningful connections. Tune in to uncover Dot's inspiring journey and discover how the fck she got that job.

Episode Highlights:

0:00: Introduction to the podcast and guest Dot Levine

1:27: Early exposure to the music industry

2:43: Background in American studies

4:08 First job upon graduation

5:20 Fusing music and politics

6:27: Leveraging core competencies and building your skillset

8:18 What are qualities of hires you’ve made?

12:50 Biggest takeaways that led you to working in the music industry

15:14 Advice you give to people working in front of the cameras

17:35 Advice for those hoping to break into the music industry

21:17 Why Vevo, first role on the communications team

25:55 Tell me about an artist that loved the user experience at Vevo

31:32 One person that if you met you’d still get butterflies 

34:27 How has PR changed

40:00 What’s something you’re really proud of

42:35 What’s something you’re proud of outside of work

43:17 OpenFortune sponsorship

43:53 Quick question round 

46:24 Outro