Communications Manager

Who you are

• Substantial experience in music, live events, or entertainment publicity
• Adept at handling talent, from emerging artists to global superstars, with confidence and professionalism
• Deep UK media network across key verticals with proven placement and storytelling success
• Experience managing or supervising people
• Highly organised with a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to manage a number of projects at one time
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, ticketing, artists teams and corporate stakeholders
• The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success
• 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 job involves

• 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

The application process

• APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday 8th October 2026. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application where possible

Benefits

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