Job Summary:

Company: Academy Music Group

Location: Brixton, London

Reports to: Head of PR and brand communications

Working hours: Full-time. Fixed term maternity cover, expected duration, 6 months.

Role

Fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months, reporting to the head of PR and brand communications. You will have a solid understanding of PR and be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the in-house press office for Academy Music Group’s nationwide venues and promoting division, Academy Events.

About you

• Significant and demonstrable experience in a PR Manager role, focussing on music, media and managing multiple campaigns

• Proven track record executing successful campaigns and promotional services

• A strong network of media connections and established PR relationships in a variety of media outlets

• Superior written and oral communication skills

• Passion for the live events industry

• Proven experience pitching stories to music and media publications

• Confidence in identifying press opportunities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint

What we need

• Dynamic and detail orientated

• High level communication skills

• Strong work ethic

• Extremely organised, self-motivated and deadline-driven

• A proactive team player and collaborative by nature

• Knack for diplomacy and the confidence to engage with all levels

• Understanding of the wider industry and ever-changing media landscape

• Flexibility to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings/public holidays)

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the press office and team

• Oversee the coordination of daily press coverage and media reporting

• Preparation and distribution of press materials for PR and promotional purposes

• Assist with stock imagery as required (internal and external)

• Support the PR team to maximise media exposure of Academy Events shows and tours

• Formulate and implement publicity strategies and management of key campaigns in support of the business objectives

• Build and maintain excellent press contacts across a varied media landscape

• Achieve strong and consistent press coverage

• Maintain media databases and contacts across all media outlets

• Manage and update an online press site for distribution of assets (artist and venue)

• Attend press events and meetings as required

• Evaluate media activity

• Create and generate press coverage reports (daily/weekly/monthly) to inform key stakeholders, the wider business and campaign partners

• Write concise media messages for digital channels and social media

• Undertake any other duties as required

Equal opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the standard 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 home life. As a growing business, we’ll 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.

Our company

Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK’s leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances.

AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management. #AMG