Communications Manager, Touring and Festivals

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.

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

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

Behaviours

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 role includes

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