Corporate Communications Officer

Job Summary:Company: Live Nation Department: PR and Corporate AffairsLocation: Farringdon, London (with hybrid working)Reports to: VP Public AffairsWorking Hours: Full time, permanentRole DescriptionReport to VP Corporate Affairs and work across all corporate affairs matters affecting Live Nation UK and Ireland and Live Nation EMEA. Live Nation is the world's leading live entertainment company. Our teams produce more concerts, sell more tickets, and connect more brands to music that anyone else In the world.The Corporate Communications Officer will help support the company's growth and communicate Live Nation's corporate narrative to UK and EMEA employees, stakeholders and media. This is an opportunity to join a small but busy team, working as part of the wider Live Nation Entertainment Corporate Communications function delivering the global strategy for the company.What we can offer youLive Nation offers impressive employee benefits including tickets to shows and festivals and unlimited annual leave. The newly opened 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 areCompetencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience Thorough attention to detail with excellent organisational skillsExperience editing and drafting copy Superb written and verbal communications skills Experience using PowerPoint, Excel and Word Experience working in or with the live music sector is preferred but not essentialExperience working in public relations, corporate affairs, or government affairs would be advantageousBehaviours The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a successA cool head when facing conflicting priorities Flexibility to meet business needs as and when - we don't work in a typical "9 to 5" industry and as such we sometimes need to service business needs at antisocial timesA passion for producing excellent copy while working at paceConfidence when communicating with very senior stakeholdersEnthusiastic self-starter who can work as part of a team but also independentlyMulti-tasker who can work across different workstreams whilst prioritising and keeping to deadlinesA talent for diplomacy and consensus buildingWhat the role includesDraft, coordinate and deliver Live Nation UK and Ireland/ EMEA employee communicationsAssist in running of Live Nation UK and Ireland/EMEA corporate press officePrepare (draft, proofread, edit and manage approvals) press releases, statements and quotes on behalf of, and in collaboration with, Live Nation UK and Ireland/EMEA businessesEnsure key business heads are informed about breaking news stories and cuttings relevant to Live NationPrepare briefings for Live Nation UK and Ireland/EMEA Execs on issues in line with global corporate messagingWork with all Live Nation UK and Ireland/EMEA comms teams to ensure consistency in communications approachHelp to deliver US corporate communications strategy across UK and Ireland/EMEA businessesProvide support during crisis periods within the businessAssist the SVP Government Affairs with policy and lobbying objectivesAssist with drafting responses to consultations, All Party Groups and Select Committees, as well as drafting letters to MPsHelp prepare for public hearings on policy matters across concerts, festivals and ticketingLiaise with relevant trade bodies representing the sector to governments and agenciesEqual OpportunitiesWe 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 identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.The CompanyLive 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 500 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.comAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 29TH JANUARY 2024. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.#LI-SL1