Artist Business Manager
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Business Administration, Exec. / Management
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
- Open to Foreign National: Yes
Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday-Friday)
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sales and Client Relations
- Revenue Growth: Meet and exceed sales targets through proactive lead generation and relationship management.
- Client Management: Act as the primary point of contact for existing clients while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- Proposal Development: Design and develop high-impact sales materials and project proposals.
- Market Intelligence: Stay updated on industry trends and conduct research to refine sales strategies.
- Field Engagement: Travel for face-to-face client meetings and networking.
- Artist Management and Development
- Career Consultation: Advise artists on marketing strategies, performance quality, and public image to ensure brand alignment.
- End-to-End Coordination: Manage artist schedules and oversee all show logistics from "A to Z."
- Emotional Support: Monitor the artist's well-being and provide a balanced, supportive environment.
- Project Production: Act as a producer for small-scale projects (e.g., Music Videos) and execute plans that align with the artist’s vision.
- Problem Solving: Act as a mentor and guide to resolve artist-related issues and manage crisis communication.
- TNL (Talent and Contestant Oversight)
- Talent Assessment: Evaluate contestant strengths and marketability to create individualized growth roadmaps (Top 3 and potential talent).
- Brand Positioning: Guide artists on branding within the competitive hip-hop and rap market.
- Commercial Strategy: Review brand deals, oversee show income, and manage external partner communications.
- Culture and Mentorship: Maintain a disciplined, professional working culture and mentor junior Artist Managers/Coordinators.
- Production and Creative Alignment
- Internal Liaison: Act as the key bridge between the artist and the production team.
- Supplier Management: Source and manage external vendors and suppliers for shoots and events.
- Brand Integrity: Ensure all produced content and concepts remain strictly aligned with the artist’s branding and client expectations.
- Contractual and Service Logistics
- Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations between clients, artists, and legal teams.
- On-Site Support: Assist artists during live shows, recordings, and photo shoots.
- Resource Management: Secure barter deals (e.g., accommodation/travel) for provincial tours and events.
- Operations, Finance, and Admin
- Project Management: Oversee project timelines, progress, and expenses from inception to completion.
- Financial Oversight: Manage payment requests, ensure timely collection of show fees from clients, and issue internal invoices.
- Reporting: Maintain detailed artist records and prepare annual income reports.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Skills & Knowledge:
Soft Skills
- Professionalism: High level of discipline and a commitment to "Clean and Clear" communication.
- Resilience: Remains calm, patient, and energized under the pressure of live events and tight deadlines.
- Integrity: Humble, responsible, and treats all stakeholders with equal respect.
- Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility in fast-changing creative environments.
