Communications Intern

Job Summary

Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company, is seeking a passionate, organized, and proactive Communications Intern to join its Canadian team. This full-time internship offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience in communications, media relations, and venue marketing within the dynamic live entertainment industry.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment is comprised of global market leaders including Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster sells over 620 million tickets annually, while Live Nation Concerts promotes more than 50,000 events for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These combined efforts allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to connect over 1,200 sponsors with 145 million fans each year. For more information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

About You

Live Nation Entertainment values passionate, motivated, driven, entrepreneurial, resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking, and committed individuals. If you embrace these qualities and have a passion for live entertainment, we encourage you to apply.

Internship Overview

As a Communications Intern, you will be an integral part of the Live Nation Canada Communications team, juggling multiple projects related to media relations and venue marketing. You will gain insight into how various departments collaborate to produce unforgettable shows across the country.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Canada's media landscape.
• Gain hands-on experience communicating across multiple platforms and engaging various audiences.
• Contribute to a range of communications initiatives for Live Nation Canada's owned and operated music venues.
• Build a strong understanding of the concert and live events industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Draft press releases for show and tour announcements.
• Draft various media pitches and actively secure press coverage.
• Maintain and update media databases.
• Provide support for media accreditation processes.
• Conduct media monitoring to track coverage and industry trends.
• Offer onsite support at concerts, including social media content capture and media escorting.

Skills & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably in communications or public relations.
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively engage with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite; Adobe skills (graphic design) are a bonus.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Proactive work ethic and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong passion for live entertainment.

Commitment & Compensation

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum commitment of 37.5 hours per week. The expected compensation for this position in Ontario is $22/hour.

Work Environment & Employment Equity

The role primarily involves sitting at a computer, with occasional movement within the office. Live Nation Canada strongly supports equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities upon request during the recruitment and selection process.

Key skills/competency

• Communications Strategy
• Media Relations
• Public Relations
• Content Creation
• Social Media Management
• Event Support
• Journalism
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Deadline Management
• Stakeholder Engagement