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 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.comWHO ARE YOU?A creative and strategic thinker who is passionate about live music and the future of communications and public relations. You enjoy solving problems, work effectively with cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. You are an exceptional writer and communicator who finds the value in effective & strategic communications and storytelling. You’re a self-starter who will proactively seek out opportunities to advance the initiatives of Live Nation across our various businesses, partners, and initiatives.The Role:The Director of Corporate Communications will work with a global lens to support external and internal communications, finding the best ways to tell Live Nation Entertainment’s story while supporting business goals in each region. This lead will work to support C-suite and divisional leadership with communications strategy for businesses across the organization, including Concerts, Venues, Ticketing, Sponsorship, Festivals, and more. The role will also help support communications needs for various business functions including but not limited to Social Impact, HR, Government Relations, and Brand Marketing. The position will report into the VP of Corporate Communications.WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO:Create and execute a cohesive communications strategy to share the company’s most important messages with employees, partners, clients, consumers and more in a simple and effective wayServe as point person between Corporate Communications team and select businesses across the organization. This includes advising on right scope for announcements to ensure a unified approach that meets objectives at global, regional, and local level. This will include detailed review of strategy and materials for internal and external communicationsDraft and execute creative ways to highlight our business through dynamic written communication as well as visuals that develop data and graphics to demonstrate accomplishmentsSpotlight and drive awareness for major partnerships and initiativesManage global internal communications strategy in a way that is authentic the company’s culture, vision and values. This work will span various communications channels including but not limited to emails, Slack, town halls, global calls, intranet and moreSupport and advise on internal communications for divisional teams including executive communications, townhalls, newsletters and moreGrow and maintain relationships with industry press, national and regional outlets, as well as other key mediaDraft and distribute press materials, including press releases, statements, talking points, social copy, awards submissions, and moreProvide communications guidance for issues managementHelp direct engaging content, like videos and images, that can support broader communications and business goals WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university7+ years of experience in a strategic Communications role preferredExperience in communicating, pitching, and securing media requiredPrevious Internal communications experience highly preferredExcellent oral and written communication skillsKnowledge of or prior experience in the music business is a plusGood eye for detail, writing ability, and proofreading skillsExcellent project management skills, with the ability to balance urgent and ongoing projects while meeting deadlinesInterested in the music business with leadership ability and strong organizational skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) as well as Google Drive including Google Docs, Slides and SheetsUnderstanding of social media landscapeAbility to work day, evening and weekend hours, based on the natural needs of business operations with concerts and events, plus occasional travel as neededMaintain a positive public/professional profile at all timesPrevious experience using Muckrack a plusLive Nation’s policy regarding vaccinations and masking related to a pandemic or other infectious disease control measures, acts of God, health and safety mandates and/or restrictions imposed by applicable local, state or federal governments has evolved over time. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated from such infectious diseases for which vaccinations are available. You are expected to follow Live Nation’s health and safety protocols and policies as they change from time to time.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 ticketsWEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program ReimbursementFAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility supportCAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainingsOTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding networkEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYWe 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 PRACTICESThe 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.#LI-CB1#LI-HybridLosAngeles, CA#LI-HybridNewYorkCity ----------The expected compensation for this position is:$128,000.00 USD - $160,000.00 USD** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
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