Communications Assistant, Touring and Festivals

Live Nation UK are seeking a highly organised and proactive Communications Assistant, Touring and Festivals, to support the team on PR campaigns from intimate shows to stadiums and music festivals. You will have an integral role within the team, with a range of administrative and media-facing duties including monitoring and reporting on press coverage, managing media lists and sending press releases, fielding the department press inbox, assisting the team on site at major music events and festivals, pitching listings and festival guides, and supporting on content creator campaigns.

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 Experience in PR or comms, particularly within entertainment, music, live events, or similar fields. Experience managing press lists, reporting on coverage, working on press releases and securing media coverage Experience working with journalists, photographers and media Highly organised with a meticulous eye for detail.

A strong communicator, both written and verbal. Excellent writing and communication skills Behaviours The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success A self-starter with the right attitude – proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented. Ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced live environment, problem-solving and ability to balance many stakeholders and shifting priorities.

Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of teams, from artists and creatives to production, ticketing, finance, marketing and many others. Passionate about live music and entertainment Enthusiasm to develop a career in live music and communications What the role includes Maintain department mailing lists, ensuring contacts remain up-to-date and developing targeted lists and segments Manage department email inbox, routing requests to relevant stakeholders and teams Send out press releases and localise third-party releases to LN UK template Monitor media coverage and report on coverage for priority shows, optimising department tools and processes and developing AI workflows to simplify reporting with the support of their manager Work with the Creator Partnerships Manager to manage creator invites and ticketing, monitor and report on content creator campaigns Pitching shows to key listings pages, festival guides and gift guides Support the team on site at events, assisting with show accreditation, escorting media, managing photographers, press areas and ad hoc assistance Support the team in planning and delivering large-scale media engagements including launches, trips, publicity stunts and gifting campaigns Manage department subscriptions Travel as required for events, press engagements, and meetings Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed