Communications Manager (Touring and Festivals)

Live Nation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including holidays

Tuition reimbursement

New parent programs

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Live Nation UK is seeking an experienced communications professional to manage PR campaigns for live events across the UK, from intimate gigs to high-profile arenas and festivals.

You will line-manage two team members, oversee strategies, budgets, and agencies, and coordinate with promoters, marketing, and artist relations to ensure messaging is aligned with business goals while delivering top-tier media experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising people.
• Strong media relations network across UK entertainment press.
• Proven ability to lead PR campaigns for live events.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Commercially-minded with ability to tie media activity to sales and audience growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PR campaigns for Live Nation UK portfolio, from intimate gigs to major festivals.
• Line manage two communications executives, guiding campaigns, strategy and budgets.
• Oversee press announcements, interviews and media trips for key shows and events.
• Recruit and manage PR agencies for festivals and events, aligning with business goals.
• Collaborate with promoters, marketing, partnerships and artist relations to align initiatives.
• Monitor media coverage and provide insights to internal teams.

Skills

People management

Media relations

Crisis communications

Copywriting

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Vendor management

Job description

• Reports to: Head of Communications, Touring and Festivals
• Working Hours: Working Hours: Full time with additional hours around festival/touring season
• Live Nation UK are looking for an experienced communications professional to manage PR campaigns for live events across the UK, from intimate gigs to the country’s highest-profile music festivals, arena and stadium tours
• Reporting to the Head of Communications, Touring and Festivals, you will be managing two members of the team, overseeing PR strategies and campaigns, budgets, and agencies across a wider roster of events
• Manage PR campaigns across the Live Nation UK portfolio, from intimate gigs to high-profile arena and stadium tours, outdoor shows and festivals, ensuring campaigns are aligned with wider strategic goals
• Line manage two communications executives in the team, overseeing campaigns, strategy, and budgets
• Oversee press announcements, interviews, and promotional opportunities including launch events and media trips, ensuring clear messaging and campaign focus
• Handle media accreditation and press at events, ensuring smooth execution and top-tier media experiences
• Lead on media partnerships on certain festivals and events, negotiating and executing contracts with agencies and media partners, overseeing media partner activity on site
• Recruit and manage PR agencies on certain festivals and events, overseeing strategy, media targeting, and feature ideas, in line with the wider business objectives around each event
• Maintain and develop a network of influential media contacts
• Collaborate with the Creator Partnerships Manager to deliver creator and influencer campaigns for shows as needed
• 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 for shows

Benefits

• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
• YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time, and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility support
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

Experience managing or supervising peopleHighly organised with a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to manage a number of projects at one timeAdept at handling talent, from emerging artists to global superstars, with confidence and professionalismDeep UK media network across key verticals with proven placement and storytelling successExcellent writing and communication skillsExperience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, ticketing, artists teams and corporate stakeholdersSubstantial experience in music, live events, or entertainment publicityA self-starter with the right attitude - proactive, adaptable, and solution-orientedAbility to work collaboratively with a wide range of teams, from artists and creatives to production, ticketing, finance, marketing and many othersAbility to stay calm under pressure and respond to changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-profile environmentA strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and execute plans efficientlyCommercially minded with an ability to connect media activity directly to sales and audience growthCulturally connected and passionate about live music and entertainmentThe following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success