Communications Manager (Crypto.com Arena) - Crypto.com Arena

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

About Crypto.com Arena 
Crypto.com Arena has undoubtedly developed an unrivaled reputation for excellence having established itself as one of the world’s busiest and most successful venues in the world. As the home of four professional sports franchises – the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, the NHL’s LA Kings and the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks – Crypto.com Arena has proven to be a home court advantage for the local teams. The AEG owned and operated arena continues to distinguish itself as the host of major, high-profile events of national and international distinction including the 2004, 2011 & 2018 NBA All-Star Games, 2002 & 2017 NHL All-Star Game, 2000 Democratic National Convention, 2009 World Figure Skating Championships and 20 GRAMMY Awards shows. Crypto.com Arena twenty-three years have also been marked with performances and special events that brought international stature to the downtown Los Angeles venue including concerts Taylor Swift, Drake, Beyoncé, Prince, U2, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Usher, Jay-Z, Keith Urban, Roger Waters, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Michael Bublé, Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake, as well as world championship boxing, family shows and special events. Hosting over 250 events a year, the arena’s reputation for world-class amenities, features and commitment to quality of service and the guest experience is second to none. These include comfortable seating, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, concession stands offering a variety of food and beverages, and merchandise stores where fans can purchase team-related memorabilia. Crypto.com Arena is not only a great venue for sports and entertainment, but it also holds a special place in the hearts of the local community. It has witnessed numerous historic moments, unforgettable performances, and has become an iconic landmark in the city of Los Angeles.

Job Summary: 

The Communications Manager will coordinate communications, public relations, and media relations for all non-tenant team-related events. The role is expected to work cross-functionally with various departments to keep all media lists up to date, current executive bios, industry award submissions, advance media for concerts, family shows, and special events throughout the L.A. LIVE Campus. They will work directly with members of the media, creating and distributing press releases and weekly media digest. In addition, they will serve as a spokesperson when advised on site and provide media recaps post events to the executive team.

Essential Duties: 

• Coordinate communications for Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater and L.A LIVE – including print, online, radio and television – update and send weekly Upcoming Events & Media Info documents to media list.
• Coordinate internal communication for HR/Executive Talking Points.
• Keep all media lists, bios, historical venue documents, industry awards, speaking engagement opportunities up to date and current on shared drives.
• Manage all media request for all Crypto.com Arena and Peacock Theater non-tenant events and work directly with promoter or artist publicist to advance all approved media coverage.
• Create, draft, edit and/or approve press releases for non-tenant events, employee or venue recognition, event advisories.
• Working with others in the department, craft communications and storytelling campaigns to garner publicity for Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater and L.A. LIVE events, partners, sustainability, executives, etc.
• At the conclusion of events, provide post event media coverage recap to executive team.
• Serve as main point of contact internally for all house photography and videography, including scheduling, providing shot lists and proper distribution and filing of assets once received.
• Act as venue Communications spokesperson when assigned on property.
• Contributes content for written materials, including press releases, vital stats, website and emails (as needed on specially required verbiage).

Required Qualifications (Job Knowledge, Skills, and Education):

• A minimum education level of: BA/BS Degree (4-year) in Communications, Public Relations, Social Media or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Windows Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop.
• Must be up-to-date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends.
• Experienced/well-versed using Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram/TikTok/YouTube and latest social platforms to promote events and build brands.
• Excellent writing and communication skills both in English and Spanish.
• Creative thinking, strong initiative, and verbal presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Self-starter, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Great work ethic and attitude.
• Established mainstream and digital media contacts.
• Experience updating and managing media contact lists and working with media monitoring services.
• Ability to pitch media for a variety of different events.
• Ability to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays.

Pay Scale: $75,000 - $85,000

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

AEG is committed to developing a diverse workforce reflective of the marketplace and the communities in which we do business. We believe a diverse workforce is not merely an advantage; it is mandatory for any company to be successful in today's business climate.

Anschutz Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law.

This Employer is subject to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) (LAMC 189.00)