Communications Executive

Company: DF Concerts and Events

Department: Marketing & Communications

Location: Glasgow, UK

Reports to: Communications Manager

Working Hours: 40hrs - Mon to Fri + additional event work as required

Job Type: Permanent

Role Description

As our Communications Executive, you will be responsible for crafting and delivering impactful communication strategies that elevate our brands, promote our events, engage and inform our fans. In this role, you will lead communication efforts, manage crisis communications and align messaging with our goals. You will collaborate with our internal team and external agencies to deliver impactful messaging and amplify our brand presence across various channels.

What it’s like to work in the Team

The Marketing and Communications team at DF Concerts is made up of a diverse group of individuals, all sharing a passion for what they do in their roles. We have a helpful, open, and approachable nature which helps to build relationships within the team and the wider company and allows for collaborative working. We all have a joint passion for selling out events and building the brands we work across to achieve our joint goals.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Proven experience or exposure to a fast-paced PR or Communications role, ideally in live music or entertainment.
• Excellent copywriting, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of event promotion, media relations, and marketing/communications strategies.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, content management systems, and tools like Mailchimp, Canva, and Monday.com.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work efficiently under pressure, and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with sustainability messaging and a proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and independent work.

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

• Passionate about music and delivering first-class, inclusive events for fans of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, creative, and innovative in communicating messages and enhancing event promotion.
• Organised, adaptable, supportive, calm under pressure.
• A problem-solver who is confident, self-directed, and thrives under empowerment.
• Diplomatic and professional, with strong, influential communication skills.
• Committed to fostering a respectful, equal, and collaborative working environment.

What the role includes

• Lead all Comms and PR activities for DF Concerts & Events, ensuring impactful brand presence.
• Craft engaging, targeted messaging for various channels and audience demographics.
• Manage relationships with PR agencies, media, influencers, and industry partners to secure coverage and handle press enquiries.
• Write and distribute press releases, acting as the primary media contact.
• Oversee influencer marketing and develop campaigns aligned with company objectives and event portfolios.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to maintain consistent branding across all materials.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of engaging content for social media, website updates and email campaigns.
• Coordinate customer communications, ensuring clear and consistent messaging for gigs and events.
• Track and report on performance metrics, including media coverage, social engagement, and influencer impact.
• Develop initiatives to enhance attendee experiences, promote events, and drive brand loyalty.
• Handle out-of-hours crisis comms and represent Crisis Comms in the Joint Agency Control Centre at summer events.

Equal Opportunities

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 identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

DF Concerts and Events 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. DF Concerts & Events bring the best live music and life affirming experiences to music fans across Scotland, year after year through a range of large outdoor festivals, stadium shows and indoor concerts. DF Concerts works with the biggest names in music as well as championing the career progression of emerging acts by operating, "quite possibly the finest small venue in the world", King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut - supporting the vibrant music scene from grassroots level, up.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 27th November 2024. We reserve the right to close applications at anytime so encourage early application.

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