Day to Day Artist Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Day to Day Artist Manager Los Angeles, CA

What Winning In This Role Looks Like
* You are a go getter with a strong work ethic and a deeply proactive mindset
* You are a self-starter who takes the reigns without being asked
* You are driven by the success of your client and take pride in making sure nothing falls through the cracks
* You are trustworthy and operate with absolute discretion in all matters
* You are a skilled problem solver who thinks creatively and independently
* You work well with a wide variety of personalities - from creatives to business executives to production teams
* You are at ease yet professional with senior leadership and executives, both internally and externally
* You are a reliable, calm, and steady presence - the person in the room everyone knows has it handled
* You have the ability to be agile at a moment's notice, acting with good judgment even in ambiguous situations
* You are an excellent communicator with a high degree of emotional intelligence - you know how to read people and adjust your approach accordingly
* You bring information, ideas, and solutions to leadership proactively
* You are composed, focused, and intentional
* You are comfortable receiving direct feedback and can effortlessly implement the requested changes
* You are excellent at marketing and strategy
* You have a keen eye for aesthetics, branding, and creative alignment
* You can serve as a creative translator - helping bridge the gap between creative concepts and executable strategies
* You have a deep understanding of music, culture, and the modern media landscape
* You have a strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational instincts
* You are comfortable with social media platforms and know how to assist in making content
* You are efficient and well versed at working in a fast paced, high demand environment
* You can quickly adapt within an existing team and understand the hierarchy
* You love to travel and are comfortable spending time across multiple cities
* You have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
* You have a current passport
* You are already located in the Los Angeles area or are open to relocating

Regular Tasks for This Role:
* Serving as the primary day to day contact and acting as the link between lead management, the artist, and the outside world
* Managing daily logistics while helping carry forward the artist's bigger-picture vision
* Owning and maintaining a complex calendar - meticulously organized, constantly updated, and clearly communicated at all times
* Being a proactive calendar gatekeeper, fielding internal and external scheduling requests and making informed recommendations aligned with the artist's priorities
* Maintaining a constant and proactive communication flow with the client, ensuring the artist is always informed, reminded, and prepared
* Working closely with the full team to ensure the smooth completion of both micro and macro goals
* Bringing organization, discretion, and creative awareness to touring operations, marketing initiatives, digital strategy, and external partnerships
* Booking travel, transportation, and accommodations across multiple cities
* Coordinating closely with touring, marketing, label, digital, publicity, and external partner teams
* Advancing shows and building detailed travel itineraries and day sheets
* Handling highly confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and tact
* Assisting the client and team with completing and delivering promotional requests
* Translating creative ideas into executable strategies and operational plans
* Creating and monitoring budgets for artist activities with a high degree of accuracy
* Managing artist website and social media updates
* Creating and maintaining key internal and external documents including decks, one-sheets, budgets, and timelines
* Acting as one of the key management representatives on location including at promotional activities, photo shoots, TV shoots, tour dates, film festivals, premieres, and events
* Liaising with the artist's stylist and glam team on all styling and glam requirements for shows, promo, and events
* Assisting in planning and implementing global music campaign details including release schedules, promotions, social strategy, press, and touring
* Acting as a creative translator and trusted sounding board - helping the artist articulate and package their creative vision with confidence
* Communicating effectively and professionally with all members of the artist's extended circle including family as needed
* Improving and streamlining existing processes - this role is expected to bring ideas and solutions, not just execute tasks

Skills / Experience / Education
* Previous experience working within artist management at a high level is required
* A minimum of 5+ years of experience in the music industry is required
* Experience supporting a multi-hyphenate or crossover entertainer across music, film, and press is strongly preferred
* Clear understanding of global touring operations, label relationships, and campaign rollouts
* Exceptional calendar management skills - complex, multi-city organization is a must
* High emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of personalities
* Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high demand, ever evolving environment
* Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Spotify for Artists, Apple Music for Artists, Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, and various other project management tools and digital marketing platforms
* Familiarity with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro) is a bonus
* An interest in or connection to creative direction, world building, and artist branding is a strong plus
* Strong critical thinking and independent problem solving skills
* Ability to read a room with precision