Communications Executive, Touring and Festivals

Live Nation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tickets to shows & festivals

Unlimited annual leave

Office in The Farmiloe Building

Job summary

Live Nation UK is seeking a dynamic Communications Executive, Touring and Festivals to drive publicity for shows across the event portfolio in London and beyond. The role focuses on elevating artists, events, and the brand through strategic media campaigns.

You will manage press, secure coverage, and nurture relationships with media and talent while coordinating with promoters, marketing, and artist relations. This position requires adaptability to evenings and weekends and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Seasoned PR professional with experience in entertainment, music, live events, or similar fields.
• Adept at handling talent from emerging artists to global superstars with confidence and professionalism.
• Highly organised with a meticulous eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic publicity campaigns for shows across the Live Nation UK event portfolio, driving ticket sales by maximising media exposure and audience engagement.
• Secure media coverage for shows across print, online, and broadcast platforms, tailoring each campaign to target relevant audiences.
• Oversee press announcements, interviews, and promotional opportunities, ensuring clear messaging and campaign focus.
• Handle media accreditation and press at events, ensuring smooth execution and top-tier media experiences.
• Maintain and develop a network of influential media contacts.
• Manage relationships with artists, managers, agents, and stakeholders, acting as a key liaison between talent and media.
• Monitor and analyse media coverage, providing insights and reports to internal teams.
• Problem-solve and manage potential crisis communications with discretion and efficiency.
• Work closely with internal teams, including promoters, marketing, partnerships, and artist relations, to align on key initiatives.
• Stay ahead of media trends, identifying new opportunities for publicity and brand growth.
• Travel as required for events, press engagements, and meetings.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Skills

PR strategy

Media relationships

Organised

Stakeholder management

Communications

Negotiation

Education

Experience in entertainment/public relations

Tools

Press tracking tools

Media outreach software

Job description

Job Summary:

• Company: Live Nation
• Department: Communications, Touring and Festivals
• Location: Farringdon, London
• Reports to: Communications Manager, Touring and Festivals
• Working Hours: Full time with additional hours around festival/touring season
• Job Type: Permanent

Role Description

Live Nation UK is looking for a dynamic and highly organised Communications Executive, Touring and Festivals to join our team. This role will be instrumental in executing and shaping PR strategies across a wide array of live events. From intimate gigs to stadiums, outdoor shows and festivals, you'll play a pivotal role in elevating our events, artists, and brand through strategic publicity efforts.

What we can offer you

Live Nation offers impressive employee benefits including tickets to shows and festivals and unlimited annual leave. The Farmiloe Building in Farringdon, London is a beautiful office to work in. Staff can enjoy use of arcade games in the basement games room, onsite gym equipment plus fitness and meditation classes. In addition to this, the office has a fully stocked complimentary coffee bar with barista to serve you your favourite coffee as you walk into the office and offers heavily subsidised lunch options. We hold regular staff events in our atrium stage space including hosting speakers and open mic nights to showcase Live Nation employee talent.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• A seasoned PR professional with experience in entertainment, music, live events, or similar fields.
• Adept at handling talent, from emerging artists to global superstars, with confidence and professionalism.
• Highly organised with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Well-versed in the evolving media landscape, with strong relationships across print, online, broadcast, and content creators.
• A problem-solver with the ability to navigate many stakeholders and shifting priorities.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.

Behaviours

• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond to changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
• A self-starter with the right attitude - proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of teams, from artists and creatives to production, ticketing, finance, marketing and many others.
• A strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and execute plans efficiently.
• Commercially minded with an ability to connect media activity directly to sales and audience growth
• Culturally connected and passionate about live music and entertainment

What the role includes

• Develop and execute strategic publicity campaigns for shows across the Live Nation UK event portfolio, driving ticket sales by maximising media exposure and audience engagement.
• Secure media coverage for shows across print, online, and broadcast platforms, tailoring each campaign to target relevant audiences.
• Oversee press announcements, interviews, and promotional opportunities, ensuring clear messaging and campaign focus.
• Handle media accreditation and press at events, ensuring smooth execution and top-tier media experiences.
• Maintain and develop a network of influential media contacts.
• Manage relationships with artists, managers, agents, and stakeholders, acting as a key liaison between talent and media.
• Monitor and analyse media coverage, providing insights and reports to internal teams.
• Problem-solve and manage potential crisis communications with discretion and efficiency.
• Work closely with internal teams, including promoters, marketing, partnerships, and artist relations, to align on key initiatives.
• Stay ahead of media trends, identifying new opportunities for publicity and brand growth.
• Travel as required for events, press engagements, and meetings.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more