Emily Balser

Emily Balser has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Emily worked at Pinnacle Advertising from 2016 to the present, starting as Manager of Account Services and later transitioning to roles as a Media Strategist and currently as Manager of Media Strategy.

Prior to this, Emily worked at MusicDealers from 2012 to 2016, holding positions such as Director of Operations & Administration, Manager of Operations and Administration, Office Manager (Corporate HQ), and Executive Assistant.

In 2014, they also served as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia College Chicago for a music publishing practicum.

Before that, Emily worked at The Propelr Music from 2011 to 2012, handling project management and administration duties.

Emily was an Administrative Assistant at Troglia Kaplan, LLC from 2010 to 2012.

Emily also served as a Judgment Specialist at the Law Office of Ira T Nevel from 2009 to 2011.

Additionally, they had an internship as a Publishing Research Intern at Music Dealers in 2010, where they verified publishing information for artists and conducted research on termination and recapture, utilizing their knowledge of ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, foreign PRO interfaces, and laws.

Emily Balser attended Columbia College Chicago from 2008 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Arts, Entertainment & Media Management with a concentration in Music Business. Prior to that, they attended the University of Illinois Chicago from 2007 to 2008, although it is unclear if they obtained a degree during that time. In addition to their formal education, Emily has obtained multiple certifications from NASBA, including Communication: Basic Skills for Clear Messages, Conflict Management: Basic Skills for Employees, Management Styles, Basic Skills for First Time Supervisors, Employment Law, Regulations and Compliance, Hiring: Using Behavioral Interviewing, and Increasing Emotional Intelligence. These certifications were obtained in either March or April of 2015.