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Managers direct all aspects of an artist's career, including record company issues, publishing, touring, marketing, publicity, business management, film and sound track work, sponsorships, endorsements, and other opportunities. Some managers secure recording and/or publishing contracts and are involved in the negotiations, either handling it themselves or, in most cases, working with…
These managers direct and oversee clients’ careers, including looking for production opportunities, publicizing achievements, negotiating contracts, and other business functions. “You've got to be able to get along with people. At the end of the day you can be the smartest person in the room, but if you anger people or alienate them, you'll fail.” Working at a re…
The focus of Stephanie Green's responsibilities is to coordinate label, independent, and in-house forces to maximize advertising, publicity, and marketing campaigns in all media forms, including the Internet and new technology. “There are no set rules in this business, so you are constantly challenging yourself to be creative. You set up an album one way for one artist and set up an …
Staff in these positions assist and provide office support to the artist, tour manager, band, and crew. Duties include travel arrangements, such as booking airfare, hotels, and ground transportation, or scheduling tour buses and drivers; confirming catering specifications; handling meet and greets, and other issues related to the tour. To succeed, you need organizational skills, attention to detai…
These assistants handle a variety of paperwork, answer phone calls and e-mail, order concert tickets, and interface with record label, management team, publicists and agents. “It's a lot easier to communicate with people if you're a little laid back and easy to talk to, rather than someone who is rigid and uptight.” “You definitely have to do the grunt work at th…
Like all personal assistants, Mandy KenKnight handles personal errands for the artists she works for, namely Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Additionally, she is responsible for maintaining the artists’ web sites and overseeing fan club operations, including newsletters, and club merchandise design, creation, and sales. To succeed, you should possess discretion, people skills, and follow through…
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