Manager, Artist Development & Touring - Urban Music

Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Artist Development & Touring (Urban Music)

A little bit about our team:

The Touring and Artist Development team at Warner Records represents and implements label interests on all aspects of tour-related business, promotional tours, live appearances, artist scheduling, ticket buys, tour marketing, special events/showcases, and respective budgets. We liaise with managers, agents, and promoters to maximize opportunities in the marketplace for an ultimate view towards artist growth.

Your role:

This role will be responsible for the implementation and execution of artist development and tour marketing strategy, as well as the artist scheduling for urban label roster. This role helps create opportunities for an assigned respective roster and represent Warner Records' interests on all tour/promo-related business. The position works hand and hand with managers to carry out promotional activities and logistics and maintain the knowledge of each artist and their management team's processes, goals, and overall efforts to maintain a cohesive and effective working relationship. In addition, this role will manage quarterly budgeting, accounting, and payment on tours, promotion, events, and tour marketing.

Here you'll get to:
• Work with the VP of Artist Development to develop and execute Artist Development and Tour Marketing strategy as assigned, for a selected roster
• Oversee Artist promotional itineraries for both artist and label to use as a centralized reference document to manage the flow of information to the artist/management and label
• Create promotional/tour guidelines outlining label policy around travel party, glam, hotel, ground transportation, and flight rates
• Generate and review budgets for promotional tours, award shows, TV appearances, traditional tours, and one-off events. This includes managing tour ledgers, tracking budgets, handling concur reports, opening purchase orders, processing invoices, and setting up vendors
• Develop and maintain key relationships with Artist Managers, Tour Managers, Booking Agents, Promoters, Business Managers, Venue Managers, Talent Buyers, Lifestyle Outlets, and Box Offices
• Work with Managers, A&R, and Marketing to assess each artist's live show presentation, then provide necessary suggestions & resources to make proper enhancements
• Vet tour support requests and oversee the administration of all funds, including reconciliation, negotiating reductions and discounts
• Serve as a liaison between Warner Records, and outside vendors (equipment rental companies, rehearsal spaces, transportation companies, hotels, travel agents) to arrange the movement of artists and staging of promotional events and appearances in the most cost-effective manner
• Oversee artist logistics for showcases, partner events, album release events, etc. Including securing location, venue/artist production, event planner coordination, budgeting
• Cover major market shows (LA, NY, NSH) and festivals, obtaining credentials, VIP tables, parking as appropriate, managing meet and greets, after parties, etc.
• Coordinate outreach of tour announcements and on-sales with all appropriate parties, work with the promoter/agent routing radio presents/plans to our internal promo teams. Check counts and work to support softer dates in collaboration with promoters marketing manager
• Work closely with artist managers, tour managers, business managers, marketing directors, and finance to administer and reconcile all tour support and promotional budgets

About you:
• 2 years' experience, preferably in a role at an artist management company, booking agency, promoter, or record label
• Comprehensive understanding of the touring business specifically, and the music industry as a whole
• This position requires extreme attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize various tasks and deadlines, and effective communication with an emphasis on multitasking
• Passionate about music, attends live shows, and knowledge of bands in various genres. Plugged in and knowledgeable of new artists and trends in the urban space specifically.
• Comprehensive understanding of event planning fundamentals
• Demonstrated budget and audit competency
• Resourceful and able to thoughtfully contribute in a team environment
• Solution-based problem-solving skills
• Strong relationship & network building skills
• Awareness of cultural touchpoints with an emphasis on urban music nuances and trends

We'd love it if you also had:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge in budget management and resolution
• BA or BS degree (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace

About us:

As the home to 10K Projects, 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world's premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

#LI-Onsite

Effective October 1, 2023, this position will require being in the office 4 days a week. We believe that an in-office presence is critical for talent development, collaboration, and building strong relationships.

Salary Range
$66,560 to $75,000 Annually

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Links to relevant documents:

2024 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf

EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work .pdf

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq0ez1-18-223-195-127-42 in your application.