Assistant to Music Agent 0505 - London, United Kingdom - The Music Market / Arts and Media Ltd

The Music Market / Arts and Media Ltd

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client, a leading live music booking agency, is seeking an
Assistant to Music Agent who possesses acumen within talent agencies and the music industry.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supporting a Music Agent with key business administration and meeting scheduling.
Liaising with business affairs accounting, and internal departments.
Maintaining an up to date booking system.
Resolving and/or escalating enquiries.
Taking responsibility for accurate and efficient show contracting.
Checking and comparing costings and collating for management review.
Helping client management to understand gross walk out on a tour/taxes/other deductions.
Working in support of the marketing function, to include handling artwork, collating marketing plans, and managing assets and PR.
Collating announcement schedules.
Checking ticket figures and sending for management review.
Maintaining promoter and business contact details.
Issuing terms of business to new promoters and clients.
Maintaining up to date information on release dates, label, management, and account information.
Working across festival guest lists.
Collecting support suggestions from agents and presenting to management.
Ensuring artists are taxed appropriately with accounting teams.
Requesting and managing invoices from management and the accounts team.
Chasing and checking settlements and payments.
Approving statement for final settlement with the artist.
Handling administration around immigration requirements.
Keeping riders and touring information up to date, in collaboration with Tour Managers.
Attending shows as required and fostering business relationships.

Requirements:

Previous experience assisting a Senior Agent within the music department of a talent agency.
Possess a comprehensive understanding of the music industry and talent agencies Experience working in a related field is desirable.
Excellent organisational skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Able to handle client matters with discretion and sensitivity.
Adept at prioritising high volumes of work.
Ability to develop business relationships.
The Music Market/Arts and Media are an equal opportunities employer who supports diversity in the workplace._