Artist Manager Job in Kenya 2014(recruitment@odumont.com)
Artist Manager
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the artist’s meetings, studio time, tour schedule and public appearance schedule
- Act in a “mother and brother” role, guiding and protecting the artist from emotional harm which may inhibit their ability to produce music
- Seek to add value to the artist by ensuring they are able to focus purely on writing and recording music to a very high standard
- Deal with record company negotiation and appoint a solicitor to take responsibility of legal matters
- Handle press and TV enquiries and continually work in building the artist’s public profile
- Exploit marketing opportunities and mitigate any damaging events or rumours
- Assist in distribution of the artist music
Skills
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
- Have experience of concluding high-level negotiations and understand how to deliver against established objectives
- Understand how to leverage the talent’s market position for best exposure and value-added improvement
- Be able to manage and engage with a huge number of contacts within the manager’s own professional networks
- Be happy to work long hours
Qualifications
- A degree in Marketing or Communication
- Experience working and interacting with the media
- Established contacts within the media
Email CV and salary requirements to recruitment@odumont.com with “Artist Manager” in the subject