Jay J.

Jay J. began their work experience in 2002 as a BBC News Intern. Jay then worked as a Label Representative and Marketing professional at sunset entertainment group UK from 2003 to 2011. Jay J. continued their career as a Columbia/Epic Promotions Specialist (international) at Sony Music Entertainment from 2011 to 2012. Jay then worked as a Consultant in the African market at Sony/ATV in 2014. Jay J. also served as a Territory Manager for Africa at VP Records from 2014 to 2018. Jay then worked as a Senior Manager of International Marketing at Universal Music Group from 2018 to 2019. Jay J. served as a Director of International Marketing and Regional Marketing Lead for Africa and the Middle East at BMG - The New Music Company from 2019 to 2020. Jay also worked as a Guest Lecturer at Popakademie Baden-Württemberg in 2020. Jay J. is currently employed at EMPIRE as the Senior Director of International Marketing, and they will become the Vice President of International Marketing and Operations starting in January 2023.

Jay J. began their education at Burlington Danes Church of England Secondary School from 1995 to 2000, where they studied a range of subjects including Maths, English, Double Award Science, Media, IT, French, History, Graphic Design, and Music. After completing their high school education, Jay J. pursued Media Studies at West London College between 2000 and 2002. Most recently, they have been enrolled in The Manchester Metropolitan University, where they are expected to complete their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General, from 2021 to 2023.