VP, Media Relations & Public Policy Communications (Canada)

VP, Media Relations & Public Policy Communications (Canada)

Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR-73980

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 550 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on.

THE ROLE
Live Nation Entertainment is looking for a dynamic and seasoned Vice President of Public Affairs to join our team in Canada. In this role, you will spearhead our Public Affairs function, crafting and implementing strategic initiatives that advance our company's objectives. Your responsibilities will include fostering and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and overseeing communication efforts that bolster our advocacy positions.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Develop and execute public affairs strategies aligned with Live Nation's advocacy goals at the local, provincial and federal levels.
• Manage multiple facets of communications programs including media outreach, messaging, campaign execution and reporting.
• Manage day-to-day media relations efforts related to public affairs initiatives. Develop press materials, coordinate interviews, and cultivate relationships with journalists to secure positive coverage of Live Nation Entertainment's activities and positions.
• Collaborate with Government Relations team and outside consultants to monitor legislative and regulatory developments and develop proactive advocacy initiatives accordingly.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including advocacy groups, industry partners, key media and community organizations.
• Oversee public affairs content development including the development of informational materials such as presentations, infographics, videos and more.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or related fields, preferably with some knowledge of the entertainment industry or a similarly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully developing and executing public affairs strategies that achieve measurable results.
• Strong understanding of government processes and regulatory frameworks at the local, provincial, and federal levels.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a clear, concise and conversational manner.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry partners, media, and community leaders.
• Experience in crisis management and media relations, with the ability to navigate high-pressure situations with professionalism and poise.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate emerging issues and proactively develop solutions to address them.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing business needs.
• Positive attitude and collaborative team player with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence and inspire others.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants for employment in Canada must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Stationary position for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; movement throughout the day; occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; ability to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; move up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Live Nation Canada strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by provincial and/or federal law. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available on request during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If accommodation is needed during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

This job description is a summary of duties that are expected to be performed. Duties outlined on this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management.