PR Coordinator London, England
Job description
Job Summary:
Company: Festival Republic
Department: Public Relations
Location: Farringdon, London and onsite at festivals across the summer
Reports to: Public Relations Manager
Working Hours: Full time with additional onsite working on weekends onsite at festivals
Contract type: Fixed term - expected duration, 6 months
Role Description
Festival Republic is the UK’s leading festival and events promoter. We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated individual to assist in the coordination and implementation of the PR strategy for the company’s portfolio of festivals and events.
We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and focused individual to join our PR/Comms team in London as a Public Relations Coordinator.
Based in the London office, you will report to the PR Manager working primarily on festival campaigns including Reading & Leeds, Wireless, Latitude, Wilderness Festivals and more whilst working closely with the Marketing, Digital and Sponsorship teams.
You must have a good knowledge of the music and events industry. A genuine passion for live music is a must as you will be required to work onsite at festivals and events during the summer which include some evenings and some weekends.
Who you are
Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
- Prior professional public relations experience (job/internship)
- A demonstrable passion and understanding for different types of media
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time
- Copywriting and proof-reading abilities and great verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and enthusiasm for UK and European festival markets and events
Behaviours
The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success
- Interest in innovation in the PR landscape and basic understanding of social media
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond to changing priorities
- Ability to interact professionally and portray good judgment
- Proactive mindset, including the ability to work independently and autonomously
- Demonstrate a positive, can-do, go-the-extra-mile attitude. A problem-solver with the ability to think on your feet
- Thrives in a collaborative environment and is willing to roll up sleeves to get the job done
- Able to react quickly but also have fun and learn from an extremely dynamic, motivated team
What the role includes
- Assisting in the coordination and execution of PR campaigns across all festivals and events
- Assisting in the day-to-day management of PR agencies
- Assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of relationships with journalists, media partners and wider music industry as well as cultivating new ones
- Monitoring and reporting of press coverage of UK festivals
- Building relationships with national and regional charity / community partners
- Coordinating onsite press and media partnership activity at all festivals
- Managing onsite filming / photography requests
- Copywriting and proof reading of press releases and other press materials
- Responding to media enquiries, including interviews and press quotes
- Organising press events including launch parties
- Acting as an ambassador for Festival Republic attending gigs, award shows and other engagements
- Maintain updates on overall PR calendars and internal asset procedures (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.).
- Compile various weekly and monthly PR/Comms reports for ongoing activity, project launches, internal meetings, etc.
- Keep media tracker(s) up to date and oversee coverage tracking of
- Various admin duties
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, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
The Company
Festival Republic 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. #FestivalRepublic #LI-SL1
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 10th May 2023. We reserve the right to close applications at any time and so encourage early application.
