Sr. Manager, Communications

Job Description

Who are you?

An innovative, creative and strategic thinker who is passionate about live music and the future of public relations and communications. You enjoy solving problems, work effectively with cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. You are an exceptional writer and communicator who finds the value in effective & strategic communications and storytelling. You're a self-starter who will proactively seek out opportunities to advance the initiatives of Live Nation's concert business.

The Role:

The Senior Manager, Communications will be responsible for helping manage and execute Live Nation Concerts' communications strategy nationally and locally for our touring & talent and marketing teams to help drive ticket sales and ancillary revenue. This person will be an integral part of helping artists of all scales announce and promote their tours & shows. The Senior Manager, Communications will also work collaboratively with teams across the Concerts division to strategically tell stories and help amplify & support the Concerts' business goals year-round. The Senior Manager, Communications will also support internal communications for Live Nation Concerts including division wide comms and executive & leadership specific comms.

Responsibilities:
• Support managing national and local tour press, including touring artist press initiatives as needed
• Support trade & industry press communications including touring features and success stories as well as executive facing press including power list, award submissions, interviews, statements and features on behalf of our Concerts executives
• Develop new and maintain key existing relationships with media, especially with national media as well as local media in key markets
• Manage incoming national and local media inquiries & requests including approved responses, statements and interviews on behalf of Live Nation Concerts and its regional leadership
• Draft and distribute press materials nationally and locally as needed, including press releases, tour & show alerts, pitches, artist interview schedules, talking points and more
• Pitch, secure and manage press opportunities and interviews for touring talent with national and local media as needed
• Work closely with Communications Coordinator to manage press highlights and reports as needed for touring initiatives
• Gather and create plans for national and local support with social media & celebrity influencers
• Support internal communications for the division including executive communications and keeping Concerts staff informed, in sync and engaged with current business goals, as well as events & trends inside and outside of the company by drafting executive emails, talking points, materials needed for awards, power lists & panels, supporting division townhalls and more
• Build and outline creative ideas on how to tell our Concerts business story nationally and locally
• Keep a pulse on the latest media moves, new press opportunities, and emerging media publications & platforms
• Deliver a great experience to external contacts when working with our PR & Comms team - you will represent our brand and will be our liaison internally and externally

Education, Knowledge Desired & Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in communicating, pitching, and securing national media required
• Good eye for detail, writing ability, and proofreading skills
• Ability to work day, evening and weekend hours, based on the needs of daily business operations, plus travel as needed
• Ability to multitask several projects while meeting assigned deadlines
• Interested in the music business with leadership ability and strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) as well as Google Drive including Google Docs, Slides and Sheets
• Understanding of social media and influencer landscape
• Previous experience using Trendkite and Muckrack a plus

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at www.livenationentertainment.com/careers to join the Live Nation Entertainment team today!

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7z4kk-18-118-254-94-42 in your application.