Communications & PR Executive

Glasgow, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive comprehensive communications strategy and media relations for DF brands, orchestrating internal/external/crisis messaging, influencer programs, and event communications to grow visibility and audience engagement.

  • Grow media coverage and partnerships by managing PR agencies, media, and influencers to secure coverage and handle inquiries.
  • Amplify events and brand awareness through influencer campaigns and authentic content that drives engagement and ticket sales.
  • Own messaging across press releases, website content, customer communications, and official statements for consistent branding across channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support and execute the communications strategy for all DF brands, aligning with business goals and enhancing brand visibility while ensuring consistent, engaging, and concise messaging.
  • Implement internal, external, and crisis communications strategies that align with company goals and strategic framework.
  • Manage relationships with PR agencies, media, influencers, and industry partners to secure coverage and handle press enquiries.
  • Lead influencer partnerships and create impactful campaigns that amplify event awareness, drive ticket sales, and enhance brand visibility through authentic content creation and targeted audience engagement.
  • Write and distribute press releases, website content, customer communications, media responses, and official statements while acting as the primary media contact.
  • Manage and deliver all event customer communications with clear, consistent, and concise messaging.
  • Liaise with journalists, reviewers, and photographers to arrange permission and passes for all DF events.
  • Coordinate in-person and remote interviews between artists and journalists.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and design team to produce engaging content for various channels and ensure consistent branding across all materials.
  • Craft engaging, targeted messages tailored to specific channels and audience segments.

Requirements

  • Significant experience in a fast-paced PR or communications role.
  • Excellent copywriting, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Solid understanding of event promotion, media relations, and Marketing / Communications strategies.
  • Excellent knowledge of best practices across all communications channels.
  • 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.
  • In-depth knowledge of performance metrics, campaign reporting, and conducting customer research.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality and consistency.
  • A passion for all things PR and communications and a strong desire to learn, create, contribute, and innovate.
  • Familiarity with sustainability messaging and a proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and independent work.

Preferred

  • Experience in crisis communications management
  • Experience working with agencies and media across multiple channels
  • Proficiency with data analytics and reporting in communications

Benefits

DF Concerts & Events logo

DF Concerts & Events

DF Concerts & Events is Scotland’s leading promoter and events management company responsible for bringing major events such as TRNSMT and Summer Sessions, as well as the Scottish tour dates of many international acts to venues across the country.

Founded in 1982
Glasgow, Scotland, GBR
99 employees (31 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
368
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.7%
Direct
36.1%
Referral
13.5%
Social
4.4%
Paid
1.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~100

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
25 (25% of company)