Position: Part-time (28 hours/week)
Location: Live DMA Office in Nantes (France)
Remote work: Possible, with occasional presence in Nantes (to be discussed during interviews)
Contract type: Permanent contract (CDI)
Start date: 01/09/2025
About Live DMA
Live DMA is a European network for music venues, clubs, and festivals. It brings together 20 members (regional or national associations/federations) across 16 countries, representing more than 3,200 live music scenes. Our mission is to strengthen and connect the live music sector in Europe through cooperation, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy.
Live DMA supports professionals in the sector via the “Live Style Europe” (LSE) programme (2017–2028), co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. In addition to LSE, Live DMA is engaged in other European cooperation projects (Creative Europe, Music Moves Europe, Horizon Europe) to support the resilience and innovation of live music scenes.
Note: Live DMA does not organise concerts or operate as a music programmer.
About the Position
We are looking for a Communication Officer to lead and implement Live DMA’s communication strategy. This role plays a key part in raising the visibility of Live DMA’s mission, activities, and values (inclusion, sustainability, artistic diversity) across Europe.
You will be responsible for creating content and narratives, adapting visuals, managing digital platforms, coordinating internal communication within our network, and communicating externally about our activities, publications, and delivering advocacy message towards policy makers. The ideal candidate is open-minded, has excellent writing skills in English, a strategic mindset, and a collaborative spirit. A deep interest in music is highly desirable.
You will work closely with the office team, members and external collaborators.
Key Responsibilities
- Communication Strategy & Messaging
Manage and develop Live DMA’s overall communication strategy, ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity across all channels. Coordinate tasks with external collaborators (web developers, graphic designers, translators). Monitor and report the communication’s reach with specific indicators.
- Content Creation
Draft press releases, newsletters, presentations and social media content. Prepare press kits and materials that clearly express Live DMA’s work and values.
- Policy & Public Relations
Build and maintain relationships with policy makers in relationship with the colleagues in charge of advocacy. Regularly update the contacts database and ensure strategic visibility of Live DMA in relevant European and cultural media outlets.
- Digital Communications
Manage website updates (WordPress), social media platforms, newsletters (Mailchimp), and CRM tools to increase digital engagement and reach.
- Activities & publications’ Communication
Support and promote Live DMA activities (online and in-person events) and publications with tailored communication strategies that reflect the organisation’s tone and mission.
- Internal Communications
Improve internal information sharing and engage members in the network
Required Knowledge and Skills
- University degree in Communications, Culture , Public Relations, European Affairs, or related fields
- Minimum 4 years of experience in communication roles, preferably in the non-profit or cultural sector
- Strong interest in Europe’s cultural landscape, especially in the music field
- Excellent written and spoken English; proven copywriting and editing skills
- Experience with project coordination and campaign management
- Familiarity with EU institutions and policies, especially Creative Europe, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, etc.
- Comfortable using CMS tools (e.g. WordPress), CRM platforms, and email campaign tools (e.g. Mailchimp)
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative attitude and ability to work independently in a small team
Bonus Skills (Assets)
- Graphic design skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
- Fluency in other European languages
- Experience managing communications for EU-funded projects
What We Offer
- A meaningful position at the heart of Europe’s independent music ecosystem
- Flexible working conditions and autonomy in a collaborative environment
- Possibility to work remotely (to be discussed in interviews)
- A human-size, multicultural, and mission-driven team
- Participation in international events and networking opportunities
Contract Conditions
This position can be offered in two formats, depending on the selected candidate’s status and preference:
Option 1: French Employment Contract (CDI – Part-time, 80%)
- Contract type: Permanent contract (CDI under French labour law)
- Working time: 28 hours/week (80% position)
- Gross monthly salary: €2,000/month (based on Group F – Coef 350 of the ECLAT collective agreement – IDCC 1518)
- Trial period: 2 months
- Benefits (for employees based in France):
– Company health insurance
– Luncheon vouchers
– Partial reimbursement of public transport and soft mobility expenses
– The position includes 25 days of paid annual leave and 10 additional days off, in accordance with French labour law and internal agreements.
Option 2: Freelance Contract
- Monthly fee: €2,650 (all taxes included and for the same work time commitment: 28 hours/week)
- No additional employment benefits included
- The freelancer must be available during standard office hours (Monday to Friday, approximately 9:00–18:00 CET) to ensure coordination with the team and project partners.
- Suitable for candidates operating as registered freelancers within the EU
Please indicate your preferred contract option in your application.
How to Apply
- Deadline: 10 June 2025
- Interviews: Scheduled between 24 and 30 June 2025
- Start date: 1 September 2025
- To apply:
Please send the following documents, in English and in PDF format to job@live-dma.eu, addressed to Audrey GUERRE, Coordinator:
– A Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
– A motivation letter (make sure to mention your preferred contract option)