Venues, Director Of Media Relations

Job Description

Live Nation's Venue Nation
We foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's ''50 Companies that Care''. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.

THE JOB
The Director of Media Relations will lead strategic communications initiatives and elevate storytelling to support the business objectives for clubs, theaters and amphitheaters in Venue Nation's diverse portfolio. This role will focus on crafting thoughtful and creative communication plans that go beyond traditional press releases, utilizing new tools and platforms to tell compelling stories. The Director will play a key role in optimizing processes and engaging with the press to inform and educate about the important role music venues play in communities and the industry.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans in that elevate the division and key initiatives through creative storytelling and compelling narratives. Campaigns will include media relations, social media and content strategies and influencer engagement.
• Craft innovative and engaging stories that leverage digital and social-driven content and are tailored to different audiences.
• Create and update key messages, including talking points, presentations, website copy, pitches, and media alerts to be consistent with division narratives.
• Manage multiple facets of communications programs including media outreach, messaging, campaign execution and reporting.
• Identify new opportunities to build and maintain media relationships beyond reactive media response.
• Cultivate deeper relationships with the press by providing background information, education, and build understanding of Venue Nation.
• Develop narratives for Venue Nation that resonate with fans, media and community stakeholders that highlight the social and economic benefits music venues bring to communities.
• Develop processes and SOPs that improve the communications function to better serve the division.
• Review and analyze program results through campaign tracking and analytics reporting to leverage data-driven decision making.
• Monitor and respond to incoming media inquiries, providing real-time coverage for inbound inquiries, coordinating and drafting responses.
• Collaborate with brand fulfillment and marketing teams to ensure narratives across the fan experience.
• Support special projects that contribute to Venue Nation's business objectives.
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or Writing strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in communications or in the entertainment industry required, emphasis on media relations, internal communications and digital communications strongly preferred.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a clear, concise and conversational manner.
• Strategic thinking with proven experience of delivering results with impact.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing business needs.
• Proven experience of delivering results with impact.
• Deep understanding of the media landscape and emerging digital platforms.
• Positive attitude and high value for collaboration and teamwork.
BENEFITS & PERKS - Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of 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

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The expected compensation for this position is:
$124,000.00 USD - $155,000.00 USD
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j6zo7b-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.