Artist Manager Job in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Published on CazVidat Qinisani Mathenjwa
Apply for the Artist Manager position in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Lead artist careers, manage contracts, and drive growth in a vibrant music industry role.
Salary
ZAR 40,000 per month
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Artist Manager Job in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
ZAR 40,000 per month
Job description
Join Qinisani Mathenjwa as an Artist Manager in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to shape and develop artists' careers within the dynamic music industry. You will leverage your expertise to guide talent, build industry relationships, and maximize artist exposure. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote artists and their music using digital marketing and social media platforms. Establish and maintain strong connections with record labels, promoters, media, and other key industry stakeholders. Negotiate contracts and manage business affairs to protect and advance artists’ interests. Coordinate live performances including bookings, logistics, and promotion to enhance audience engagement. Analyze market trends to align artists’ brand and music with current industry standards. Ensure clear communication between artists and stakeholders to align goals and expectations. Evaluate success metrics such as audience growth, engagement, and financial performance to inform strategic decisions. Required and Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Management or related field. Proficiency in artist management, music industry knowledge, digital marketing, networking, and social media management. Experience managing artists or similar roles preferred. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Familiarity with relevant music industry software and tools. As part of a collaborative team, you will support ongoing artistic development and report directly to senior management. This role is based in Johannesburg and is not eligible for remote work.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position based in Johannesburg or can I work remotely?
This role is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, and is not eligible for remote work.
What kind of experience do I need to apply for this Artist Manager role?
You should have proficiency in artist management, music industry knowledge, digital marketing, networking, and social media management, with experience managing artists or in similar roles preferred.
What are the main responsibilities of this Artist Manager position?
You will develop marketing strategies, build industry relationships, negotiate contracts, coordinate live performances, analyze market trends, and evaluate success metrics to support artist careers.
What qualifications do I need to be considered for this job?
A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Management or a related field is required, along with strong communication and negotiation skills.
How much does this Artist Manager position pay?
The salary for this position is ZAR 40,000 per month.
Who will I report to in this role?
You will report directly to senior management as part of a collaborative team supporting artistic development.