Insomniac - PR Manager

LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT INC•Calabasas, CA

41d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world's largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993. Insomniac is hiring a PR Manager to join our vibrant, growth-minded culture rooted in respect, creativity, and connection. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, independent thinker who develops creative yet pragmatic communications strategies to share Insomniac's incredible story and engage audiences across all media channels where our growing fan base is seeking our content, within the music industry and broader media landscape. The PR Manager will lead strategic communications and elevate our brand presence across media, partnerships, and artist-focused initiatives. Must have great interpersonal, communication and writing skills, impeccable attention to detail, and, importantly, an uncanny ability for storytelling.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years' experience in PR, media relations and/or journalism
Strategic thinker with a program management background and a proven track record of meaningful results
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with artists and talent
Able to quickly assess situations, turn obstacles into opportunities, and make decisions under time constraints and with a full workload
Experience developing strategic partnerships with local business and community organizations to support Insomniac Events
Able to quickly create and edit a variety of communications that meet company standards, on deadline
A modern communicator with interest and experience in integrated campaigns
Able to work effectively and collaboratively with all personality types and with remote teams anywhere in the world
Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills
Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, journalism, or business, or equivalent work experience
Must enjoy working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and open office concept spaces, with often immediate deadlines, loud noise levels and drastic temperature and climate changes at varied event locations
Must be able to manage their own time and balance their own workload while bringing a can-do, positive attitude to getting the job done, including working evenings and weekend hours, when necessary
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies to support Insomniac's communications goals
Create, cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media across music, entertainment, lifestyle, and general news outlets
Support media outreach and press opportunities around live events, festivals, charitable programs, and company announcements
Manage media inquiries, coordinate interviews, and prepare spokespersons with key messaging
Identify and develop marketing opportunities with relevant partners, brands, platforms, and organizations
Collaborate with external partners on co-branded campaigns, announcements, and media moments that drive brand awareness
Oversee PR deliverables associated with sponsorships, collaborations, and strategic alliances
Support negotiations and creative planning for partnership activations, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and messaging
Support the planning, coordination, and execution of signature philanthropy initiatives, including charity auctions, fundraising events, and community engagement campaigns
Partner with cross-functional teams by managing timelines, tracking budgets, and ensuring seamless integration of philanthropic messaging across marketing, PR, and on-site activations
Help maintain accurate impact reporting, track participation metrics, and contribute to storytelling efforts that highlight the company's charitable impact
Collaborate closely with artists, managers, agents, and internal A&R/creative teams to develop PR strategies tailored to individual talent
Lead media campaigns for artist releases, special projects, tours, and events
Coordinate interviews, press days, media training, and storytelling development for artists
Manage artist-related communications and ensure brand-artist alignment in all publicity efforts
Draft press releases, media alerts, pitches, and other written materials
Partner with social media and content teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across channels
Contribute creative yet pragmatic ideas to strengthen Insomniac's visibility and thought leadership within the industry and community
Monitor media coverage and industry trends to proactively identify opportunities and consistently ensure accurate brand representation
Track, measure, and report PR results, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
Lead projects from concept to completion, collaborating with internal teams and external partners
Train and provide support in onboarding team members, clients, vendors and partners when needed
All other projects and initiatives as identified