February 3, 2014

Artist Manager - Keeward - Lebanon

Keeward is looking for an Artist Manager for our music management & production entity in Beirut.

In the scope of your role, tasks will include:
- Coordinate with media outlets (radio stations, print media, and online publications) for promotion of artists
- Coordinate with promoters and agents to book gigs and invite labels and the media to the shows
- Network and talk to people about the artists
- Help make sure studio time and practice sessions are booked
- Explore funding opportunities for the band
- Negotiate financial deals with labels and publishers
- Maintain relationships with existing partners
- Oversee other people working for the band, like accountants, agents, and merchandisers
- Collect forecasts and monitor budgets for each project worldwide
- Report regularly to the artist & the rest of the management team
- Spearhead digital and social media marketing strategies
- Scout and find suitable artists to expand the music activity
- Tour with the band (Manage expenses, document while touring, build relationships with venues, bookers etc)
- Keep up with market trends

Your Profile
- 2/4 years experience in the talent management industries, or an industry with equivalent skills
- Able to manage unorthodox working hours
- Able to travel regularly
- Good knowledge of the music industry
- Knowledge of studio and music production would be a plus
- A love of music (Obviously)
- Able and willing to approach artists with a vision for their development
- Excellent understanding of digital media and communication
- Computer Skills: Emailing. Lots and lots of emailing.
- Able to speak at least two languages (English/French essential, German a plus)
- Good coordinator, organized. If you’re OCD, that’s even better
- Good relationship manager
- Highly committed to working in an evolving environment
- Ability to manage and prioritize workload and meeting deadlines

Send your CV and Cover Letter (no template cover letters please; tell us exactly why you’d be great at this in your own words) to jobs@keeward.com