Communications and PR Lead
Description
What The Role Includes
Manage Press Office and Comms team
- Lead and inspire a team of three with a focus on professional development
Strategic PR Planning
- Develop and execute comprehensive PR strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of all venues.
- Align PR initiatives with marketing and business objectives.
Corporate Communications
- 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
Media Relations
- 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.
Content Creation
- 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.
Event Promotion
- Work closely with promoters, artists, and their teams to craft compelling narratives around events.
- Plan and execute press events, and venue tours.
Crisis Communication
- 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.
Reporting and Analysis
- Monitor media coverage and analyse the effectiveness of PR campaigns.
- Provide regular reports to senior management, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.
Requirements
Who You Are
Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
- 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.
Behaviours
The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success
- A calm approach
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Enthusiasm to represent and promote our iconic AMG venues
How to apply
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Academy Music Group
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Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK’s leading owner and operator of nationwide live music and club venues, including London’s iconic theatres, O2 Academy Brixton and O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire and other outstanding sites in regional locations across the UK.