Communications Manager

THE JOBAsia is one of the fastest-growing live entertainment markets in the world, with rising demand for international artists and homegrown artists, expanding venue infrastructure and a rapidly evolving ticketing landscape.The Communications Manager will play a central role in shaping and driving reactive and proactive communication across Live Nation business in Asia. This role reports into the Director, Communications – Asia and will work closely with the teams in the region and globally to protect and elevate the reputation of the brand. This is a hands-on role for an experienced communications professional who can move fluidly between day-to-day press office work - managing media enquiries, drafting statements, handling issues - and proactive storytelling that shapes how our brands, artists, and venues ticketing service show up across Asia. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGServe as the day to day lead for all Live Nation Asia press office activity, managing incoming enquiries, and interview requests. When needed, support on fan-related communications.Draft, edit and manage approvals for press materials including announcements, statements, messaging documents, FAQs and briefing notes.Build and maintain strong relationships with media across entertainment, business, trade and consumer press across Asia.Help build and run a proactive communications calendar — identifying opportunities tied to shows, artists, venues, partnerships, venue development and executive visibility, including award submissions.Support issue and crisis management, working cross-functionally with legal, and business leaders as needed.Monitor media coverage and sentiment across markets, sharing timely reporting and insight with the wider team and business stakeholders.Drive internal communications, including updates and materials for regional leadership.Build and grow select Live Nation owned communications channelsWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS)7+ years' experience in communications, media relations or PR, ideally with a mix of in-house and agency experience; entertainment, live events, ticketing, media or consumer tech backgrounds preferred.Track record of developing and delivering proactive media campaigns and storytelling, from planning through execution.Proven experience managing reactive communications, including sensitive or high-pressure situations.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce content for a range of audiences, adapt tone across markets and for multiple channels.Existing relationships with media across one or more Asia markets; regional experience strongly preferred.Understanding of the cultural, regulatory and reputational nuances of operating across one or more markets in Asia.YOU (BEHAVIOURAL REQUIREMENTS)You're a self-starter who can operate with a high degree of autonomy while staying closely aligned with the reporting manager.You're calm and measured under pressure, with sound judgement when navigating sensitive issues.You're a strong storyteller as well as a safe pair of hands-on reactive comms -equally comfortable with both.You're highly organised and able to manage multiple markets, stakeholders and workstreams at once.You're collaborative and confident in engaging with senior stakeholders across the business.You're curious about culture, media and audience behaviour across Asia, and bring that insight into your work.You take pride in producing polished, accurate work, even at pace.