Develop and execute public affairs strategies aligned with Live Nation's advocacy goals at the local, state and federal levels. Manage multiple facets of communications programs including media outreach, messaging, campaign execution and reporting. Manage day-to-day media relations efforts related to public affairs initiatives. Develop press materials, coordinate interviews, and cultivate relationships with journalists to secure positive coverage of Live Nation's activities and positions. Collab... more details
Job Summary:
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 550 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment 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, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE ROLE
Live Nation Entertainment is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Communications specializing in Public Affairs to join our team. As Director of Communications, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company's public affairs strategies. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and managing communication efforts that support our key advocacy positions.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
Develop and execute public affairs strategies aligned with Live Nation's advocacy goals at the local, state and federal levels.
Manage multiple facets of communications programs including media outreach, messaging, campaign execution and reporting.
Manage day-to-day media relations efforts related to public affairs initiatives. Develop press materials, coordinate interviews, and cultivate relationships with journalists to secure positive coverage of Live Nation's activities and positions.
Collaborate with Government Relations team to monitor legislative and regulatory developments and develop proactive advocacy initiatives accordingly.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including advocacy groups, industry partners, key media and community organizations.
Oversee public affairs content development including the development of informational materials such as presentations, infographics, videos and more.
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science or related field strongly preferred.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or related fields, preferably with some knowledge of the entertainment industry or a similarly regulated environment.
Demonstrated track record of successfully developing and executing public affairs strategies that achieve measurable results.
Strong understanding of government processes and regulatory frameworks at the local, state, and federal levels.
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a clear, concise and conversational manner.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry partners, media, and community leaders.
Experience in crisis management and media relations, with the ability to navigate high-pressure situations with professionalism and poise.
Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate emerging issues and proactively develop solutions to address them.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing business needs.
Positive attitude and collaborative team player with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence and inspire others.
BENEFITS & PERKS - Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through six 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
JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are passionate about live entertainment and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Live Nation Entertainment offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Come join us in shaping the future of live entertainment! Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and relevant experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
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