Communications and PR Lead, Live Nation
Office located in Brixton, London
Entertainment events promoter and producer
Job no longer available
Entertainment events promoter and producer
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
Office located in Brixton, London
1001+ employees
Company mission
Live Nation's mission is to help live music fans more easily and quickly find concert tickets and information about their favourite artists and venues.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a passionate and experienced Communications and PR Manager for our portfolio of live music venues across the UK
- The ideal candidate will have a strong network of media contacts, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of UK music and entertainment gained in previous roles in the industry
- Proven experience in PR, within the music, entertainment, or events industry
- Strong media network across the UK, particularly in the music and lifestyle sectors
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience in crisis communication and reputation management
- Knowledge of the UK live music landscape and current industry trends
- Experience with digital PR tools and analytics platforms
- Creative mindset with a passion for storytelling
- A calm approach
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Enthusiasm to represent and promote our iconic AMG venues
What the job involves
- Reports to: Head of Marketing and PR
- Working Hours: Full time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- In this role, you will drive media engagement, craft compelling narratives, and amplify the reputation of our venues as top destinations for live music and events
- You’ll play a pivotal role in promoting the venues, managing press relationships, and ensuring our brand remains at the forefront of the live music scene
- Lead and inspire a team of three with a focus on professional development
- Develop and execute comprehensive PR strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of all venues
- Align PR initiatives with marketing and business objectives
- Manage Corporate PR positioning and media enquiries
- Manage relationship with external partners
- Stakeholder media management
- Manage health, safety and welfare messaging coordination across venues
- Liaise with Global PR teams across the wider Live Nation business
- Manage and coordinate key business messages with trade media
- Ensure updated corporate messaging on venue websites and company website
- Manage internal communication to employees
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with trade journalists, industry influencers, music writers and media outlets
- Draft and distribute press releases, event announcements, and artist features
- Handle media enquiries and coordinate press attendance at events
- Create engaging, venue-specific content, including press kits, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories
- Collaborate with the social media team to amplify PR campaigns on digital platforms
- Work closely with promoters, artists, and their teams to craft compelling narratives around events
- Plan and execute press events, and venue tours
- Manage sensitive issues effectively to protect the reputation of the venues
- Media liaison with key authorities
- Act as the primary point of contact for initial crisis management communication and liaise with Live Nation Entertainment PR team if required
- Monitor media coverage and analyse the effectiveness of PR campaigns
- Provide regular reports to senior management, offering insights and recommendations for improvement
Application process
- APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 9th April 2025
- We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application where possible
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Live Nation is the world's leading live entertainment company, sitting at the top of the market in live events and ticketing. Formed in 2009, it is a major international company, with key business segments made up of concerts, ticketing, and sponsorship and advertising.
Despite its dominant position in the market, the company saw an 84% drop in revenue during 2020 and the closure of live events. Since then, however, demand has been stronger than ever for their ticket sales. This is a reflection that live events remain a clear priority for consumers and has been further reflected in Live Nation's acquisitions of companies - like Goodlive - that complement and bolster Live Nation's portfolio.
In addition to live events, a key area to watch for Live Nation will be the rise of online concert streaming, like that undertaken by competitors such as Driift. Major festivals such as Glastonbury have trialled online concerts with mixed reviews. If it proves successful, this could be a major new section of the entertainment market and a big potential part of Live Nation's future ventures.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Unlimited paid time off policy
- Work from home opportunities
Company HQ
Barbican, London, UK
Leadership
Michael Rapino
(President and CEO, not founder)They worked for 10 years in various marketing and entertainment capacities at Labatt’s Breweries of Canada. They held several roles at Clear Channel Communications, including President and CEO of Global Music. They were named CEO and President of Live Nation in 2005.
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