Intern - Communications

Job Description

As the world's leading live entertainment company, we are privileged to work with artists to bring their creativity to life on stages around the world. Whether it's two hours at a packed club, or an entire weekend of sets at a festival, a live show does more than entertain. It can uplift, inspire, and create a memory that lasts a lifetime. Bringing 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals to life and selling 500 million tickets per year is a massive undertaking, made possible by our 44,000 employees worldwide. These events make it possible to build partnerships and connect over 900 brands with the 86 million fans that attend Live Nation events each year. For additional information, visit  www.livenationentertainment.com

Who are you?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities!

Internship Summary:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about live entertainment, organized, detailed-oriented and who loves juggling different projects at once. Live Nation Canada is looking for a proactive and eager student to join our Communications team. Not only will you gain first-hand experience in communications, media relations, and venue marketing, but you'll also get the chance to see and experience how Live Nation's various departments collaborate to put on unforgettable shows for fans across the country.

Learning Objectives:
• Develop an in-depth familiarity of Canada's media landscape
• Gain experience communicating across multiple platforms and with various audiences
• Learn the ins and outs of marketing initiatives for LNC's owned and operated music venues 

Role & Responsibilities:
• Drafting press releases around show and tour announcements 
• Media accreditation support
• Maintaining media database 
• Venue marketing support (updating venue loops, websites, etc.)
• Onsite support at concerts (social capture, media escorting, etc.)

Skills & Experience:
• Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably in communications or public relations
• Capacity to effectively engage with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft suite and Adobe (graphic design skills are a bonus)
• Excellent written communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Proactive
• Ability to work within deadlines
• Passion for live entertainment

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that this is a full-time position, with a minimum commitment of 37.5 hours per week.

Applicants for employment in Canada must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Sitting for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; stands and walks throughout the day; occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; uses hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; lifts up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels.

Employment Equity

Live Nation Canada strongly supports

This job description is a summary of duties that are expected to be performed. Duties outlined on this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r15jz0-3-15-221-67-42 in your application.