Artist Manager – Music & Talent Department
Job Description
<p><span>Music is My Life is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Artist Manager to join our Music & Talent department. As an Artist Manager, you will play a crucial role in discovering and nurturing exceptional musical talent.</span></p><p><br></p><p>As an Artist Manager, you will have the exciting responsibility of discovering and nurturing musical talent that has the potential to make waves on a global scale.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li><span>Overseeing the development and production of music projects</span></li><li><span>Collaborating with artists to create and execute successful marketing and promotional strategies.</span></li><li><span>Staying up to date with industry trends and emerging artists</span></li><li><span>Attending industry events and networking to expand the company’s talent pool.</span></li><li><span>You will scout and sign talented regional and international artists that are demonstrating the potential to make waves on a global scale.</span></li><li><span>Manage the recording process of each artist project according to label deadlines and within label pre-determined budgets through mastering and delivery to label and marketing teams.</span></li><li><span>Maintain awareness and understanding of modern musical, cultural, technological, and production trends to keep our artists, their songs, and their production values relevant, with particular reference to social media and content trends.</span></li><li><span>Maintain strong relationships with managers, lawyers, radio programmers, media, promoters, and commercial partners to stay in the loop on new and emerging artists.</span></li><li><span>You will maintain existing relationships with Music is My Life Recordings artists and nurture/develop your own acts.</span></li><li><span>You will maintain strong relationships with artists, writers, producers, toplines, remixers, and other specialized creatives, while actively searching for new contacts able to contribute or add to the quality of our releases and our repertoire.</span></li><li><span>You will match the right people by making perfect use of your connections within the music industry.</span></li><li><span>You will visit performances, showcases, nightclubs, festivals, and similar events across the region to discover new talent and maintain existing relationships,</span></li><li><span>You will chase information and details to pass on to our legal department.</span></li><li><span>You will create and oversee release plans made in tandem with the assigned Product Manager, Digital and Streaming teams (and any other internal and external stakeholders). </span></li><li><span>You will use your knowledge of the regional music market to help releases realize their potential.</span></li><li><span>You will assist the Product team in developing marketing assets, strategies, marketing plans, and campaigns.</span></li><li><span>You will assist in the day-to-day management of more junior members of the A&R team.</span></li><li><span>Any other role as required from time to time by the business.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span>To be successful in this role, you should have a deep passion for music and a keen ear for talent. You should also have excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as a strong understanding of the music industry.</span></p><p> </p><p><span>Requirements:</span></p><ul><li><span>Proven experience in Artist or talent scouting (3-5 years).</span></li><li><span>You are extremely passionate and knowledgeable about music both within the MENA region and on a global scale.</span></li><li><span>Strong network of industry contacts.</span></li><li><span>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li><li><span>You are extremely knowledgeable about the discographies of relevant artists and catalogs from many other labels worldwide.</span></li><li><span>You know all about the main music distribution partners (from physical distribution to digital distribution and streaming).</span></li><li><span>You know how record labels operate, especially in terms of product marketing, business affairs, Artist management and administration, and more.</span></li><li><span>You have strong analytical skills to assess artists and release performance.</span></li><li><span>You’re able to cope with pressure and changing deadlines extremely well; you’re able to keep your head straight while working on multiple projects at the same time.</span></li><li><span>Negotiating deals is part of your DNA.</span></li><li><span>You love working in tandem with all of the company’s different departments to get results fast.</span></li><li><span>You have a broad musical taste and knowledge of music’s many different genres.</span></li><li><span>You are resourceful and creative and you live and breathe music.</span></li><li><span>Willing to work nights, weekends and travel as needed.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span>If you are a music enthusiast with a knack for discovering exceptional talent, we would love to hear from you. Join our dynamic team at Music is My Life and be part of shaping the future of the music industry.</span></p>
