PR Manager
Description
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, 12 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.
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
Requirements
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)
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Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK’s leading owner and operator of nationwide live music and club venues, including London’s iconic theatres, O2 Academy Brixton and O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire and other outstanding sites in regional locations across the UK.