Erin Brings a Lifetime of Top-Tier Entertainment Industry Experience
Erin's indomitable spirit fueled a hugely successful 40-year career in the music and entertainment industries, including many years as a top-rated host and programmer for industry leading, major market stations including KROQ/Los Angeles, WMMR and WXPN in Philadelphia. While at WMMR, Erin's executive prowess was awarded no fewer than four times when two of the radio industry's preeminent trade mags named her #1 Major Market Music Director in America!
She led the Philadelphia GRAMMY Chapter and dabbled in repertory theater before opening her greatest professional achievement, a children’s music school called Rock & Roll After School, which taught kids to write and perform their very own original songs. In 2014, Erin delivered a TEDx talk on her work with children.
Erin was a featured guest on the podcast, The Behavioral Corner with Steve Martorano in November 2022. Her first book, A Dark Force, will be released on Amazon on 12/6.
Erin Riley
AUTHOR - A DARK FORCE
EVENT PRODUCER
MEDIA EXECUTIVE
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Location:
Philadelphia, PA
EXPERIENCE
2019-2020
Major Gift Officer
PEOPLE'S LIGHT & THEATRE
Develop Major Gift pipeline, secure Leadership gifts and launch Public Phase of $26.7 million endowment campaign. Manage donor portfolio of 150+ prospects, rated for gifts of $50K and up. Negotiation and solicitation of philanthropic investments of $10K up to $1 million.
2015-Present
Event Producer & Community Theatre
ROCCER MOM, LLC
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2019 PHILADELPHIA MUSIC ALLIANCE GALA
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2018 WMMR 50th ANNIVERSARY REUNION
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2015 SIGMA SOUND STUDIOS HISTORICAL PLAQUE
METHACTON COMMUNITY THEATER
The Addams Family - Production Crew - July 2019
Lend Me A Tenor - House Manager - May 2022
2008-2018
Entrepreneur
ROCK & ROLL AFTER SCHOOL was designed to be a safe home away from home for kids and teens to learn about and play music, make friends, create their own songs, improve social skills and build confidence in both themselves and their abilities. Opened in 2009, Rock & Roll After School served thousands of students in its 10 years of operation and was featured on both CNN and PBS.
GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC FOUNDATION - Founded 501c(3); in collaboration with the Phoenixville Blues Festival, raised $25,000 annually to support music education for eligible children by providing donations of musical instruments and financial assistance in the form of scholarships to approved music education or enrichment programs.
1999-2000
Director of Marketing & Advertising
THE WILMA THEATER
Coordinated annual subscription, single ticket and group sales campaigns while simultaneously managing press relations, promotions and marketing budgets.
Directed the design and distribution of marketing materials, placed local and national advertising, managed audience services staff, and direct mail and telemarketing campaigns.
1996-1999
Executive Director
THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES - GRAMMYS
Established Mid-Atlantic office for the GRAMMYS. Responsible for recruitment, training and leadership of non-profit board.
Planned and executed ongoing membership development and retention programs including extensive outreach and professional education programs serving over 10,000 attendees. Established coalitions within the local arts community, government and education organizations.
Responsible for annual operating and special projects budgets. Local coordinator for national outreach programs.
EVENTS
2019
Event Producer
PHILADELPHIA MUSIC ALLIANCE GALA
Event Coordinator for induction ceremony featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Hooters, The O'Jays, Evelyn "Champagne" King, WMMR's Pierre Robert, music industry exec Jody Gerson, and philanthropist Dorrance "Dodo" Hamilton, hosted by Mark Goodman, during afternoon ceremonies along the Avenue of the Arts and grand gala event at The Bellevue.
2018
Event Producer
WMMR 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION
Coordinated major market radio station alumni event at The Fillmore in Philadelphia.
2015
Event Producer
SIGMA SOUND STUDIOS HISTORICAL PLAQUE
Drafted and submitted proposal to secure nomination for inclusion in PA Historical Sites with marker installation for legendary Philly recording studio, Sigma Sound, the home of "TSOP" (The Sound Of Philadelphia). Managed event guest list, acted as liaison to the City of Philadelphia for marker installation, street closures, live radio broadcast, ground transportation to after-party, live music booking and production, luncheon, booked guest speakers.
1983-2008
Event Producer/ Project Manager
GRAMMY in the Schoolc • Mellon Jazz Festival • GRAMMY Festival • Republican National Convention 2000 • Annual Governors Award to Mayor Ed Rendell/ Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff • Professional Education & Music Programs • Philadelphia Music Alliance Hall of Fame Gala/ Silent Auction • Future Fest ‘99 with The Roots • 1994 & 1995 WXPN Singer Songwriter Weekends • World Cafe • National Gospel Conference/ Philadelphia Convention Center • Philadelphia Music Conference • Golf EXPO - Valley Forge Convention Center • WMMR-FM - 20th Anniversary Concert - Philadelphia Spectrum • The "Morning Zoo” live from Atlantic City • Louie Louie Parades
MUSIC INDUSTRY
EXPERTISE
Event Production
Fundraising/Sponsorship
Onsite Event Management
Budgeting/Financial Reconciliation
Marketing/Social Media
Music Industry Expertise & Contacts
Long before entering the entertainment industry as an adult, Erin spent her formative years in New York City as a child actor appearing in national TV spots for many recognizable, national brands like Excedrin and Sani-White.
Erin's history speaks for itself; a successful major market radio host and programming executive, a concert/event producer, enviable entrepreneurial skills, an in-demand logistician, and...
From concept to execution, Erin is a whirlwind of efficiency, squeezing the last ounce of value from every penny ensuring successful results every time.
Her best compliment, "That chick gets sh*t done!"
Unparalleled networking ability makes for excellent relationship building skills and her devotion to excellence means success every time.
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