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Music managers work to guide and support the careers of musicians, singers, and bands. Music managers represent artists by booking shows and tours, collecting payment from venues, negotiating contracts, securing endorsements, and planning overall career strategy. 

Music manager job overview

We are seeking an organized and highly driven music manager to work with our indie band. You will promote our music to record labels, book shows at local venues, book tours, manage band finances, and negotiate contracts. The right person for the role will have an excellent understanding of the music business and have relationships with local venues and producers, and record labels. 

Music manager responsibilities

Below are some of the responsibilities of a music/artist manager:  

  • Schedule tours and concerts, book promotional appearances, oversee interviews, and manage the exposure of artists to reach and grow their fan base
  • Schedule and oversee recording time in the studio
  • Read and negotiate recording contracts
  • Communicate directly with the artist and then collaborate with promoters, business managers, record labels, and booking agents to develop an effective strategy for clients’ careers
  • Act as a liaison between music artists and music producers
  • Network and pitch artist demos to record companies and secure record deals
  • Plan and manage a budget for tours, promotion, and marketing

Music manager job qualifications and skill sets

Below are the qualifications expected of a music manager:

  • Bachelor’s degree program in merchandising, music marketing, music production, or related field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • An understanding of the music industry (promoting, booking, networking) 
  • Ability to understand and negotiate contracts
  • A solid network of music industry professionals (promoters, producers, record labels, venue managers)
  • Experience in planning and managing budgets
  • High level of organization
  • The ability to problem-solve and multitask

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  • $30 hourly
    Nektarios O.
    • 5.0
    • (307 jobs)
    Athens, ATTICA
    Featured Skill Music Management
    Music Promotion
    Spotify
    Marketing Strategy
    Music Licensing
    Music Marketing
    Digital Marketing
    Music Placement
    YouTube Marketing
    Music
    Social Media Marketing
    Video Advertising
    Facebook Advertising
    Facebook Ads Manager
    Nektarios lives in Athens, Greece. He is possessed by a severe passion for the divine art of music. Music marketing has been his full-time job for the past ten years. He has worked 20K hours in this field -and counting- resulting in only highly satisfied customers. He is all about building win-win relationships. Feedback below speaks of its own. Skills acquired through experience: ►Setting up, monitoring and optimizing ads ►Virtual assistant focusing on artists ►Music marketing/promotion (Spotify, YouTube, Blogs, etc.) ►Music brand developing ►Music social media management/content creation ►Music writing ►Music research Over the years, he has learned to prioritize & be a forward-thinker. More importantly, he follows a "do not mess with other people's living" policy.
  • $40 hourly
    Brandon E.
    • 4.8
    • (72 jobs)
    Chicago, IL
    Featured Skill Music Management
    Music & Sound Design
    Audio & Music Software
    Music Arrangement
    Noise Reduction
    Voice Talent
    Audio Engineering
    Songwriting
    Music
    Background Music
    Music Composition
    FL Studio
    Music Production
    Avid Pro Tools
    Audacity
    Ambient Music
    I am a professional BMI-registered audio producer and certified digital marketer, as well as songwriter, voice-over artist, music composer, and manager of digital marketing agency, Noran Rad. Is your podcast picking up too much acoustic noise while you talk? Do you need background music or a voice-over for an advertisement? Do you want to make your song come to life without having to book time at an expensive studio? With beyond a decade of practical experience, I can help you with that. [ADDITIONAL INFO ON SPECIALITY PAGES]
  • $60 hourly
    Charlotte M.
    • 5.0
    • (2 jobs)
    London, LONDON
    Featured Skill Music Management
    Brand Strategy
    Brand Consulting
    Marketing Strategy
    Marketing
    Branding
    Music
    Event Management
    Music Marketing
    Music & Sound Design
    Booking Management System
    Graphic Design
    Music Playlist
    Music Production
    Project Management
    Creative Direction
    Exp.: Strategy Design | Project Manager | Creative Director | Music Curation | Events Production | Sound Design | Graphic Design | Brand identity | A&R | Music Distribution | Website Design I am an enthusiastic, and highly motivated professional with a proven track record. With experience in the music and fashion industries, I have honed my skills in both technical and artistic fields, making me a versatile candidate for a wide range of roles. I am confident in my ability to drive success for both the company and my team members. Working in a dynamic organization that values continuous learning and growth would be a true honor for me. I am eager to utilize my unique skillset to exceed expectations, foster strong relationships with all stakeholders, and contribute to the overall success of the company. ***Tech | Asana / Notion / Slack / G Suite / Chat GPT / Adobe CC *** Professional Experience: || Founder & Director of Odyxxey [2014-Pres] Part-time: A non-profit, R&D platform for contemporary sound. Offering radio & events platforming, artist development and bespoke creative solutions. • Established a strong online presence and brand visibility with wide influence in the UK music industry || Graphic Designer & Sound Designer [2014-Pres] Freelance: • Developed brand identities and assisted on design for dozens of projects in music and fashion || A&R Consultancy [2017-Pres] Freelance: • Successfully scouted and developed relationships with hundreds of people for the biggest independent music companies in London || Event Lead & Music Programmer [2022-2023]: • Coordinated the delivery of 10 month academic programme in partnership with the Mayor of London, managing a £200,000 budget. • Developed valuable relationships and drove sponsorships with Ableton & Arturia
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