We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Ikon Arts Management office as an Assistant Artist Manager.
The successful candidate should be educated to degree level or equivalent, with excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability to multitask in a busy office environment. An understanding of social media and knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential. Knowledge of classical music and experience within the classical music industry is also essential.
Candidates must be proactive and presentable. The role requires the ability to deal with people diplomatically as well as representing the company and/or artists in various scenarios including over the phone, and at meetings and concerts. The successful candidate will be a confident and energetic individual with the capability to work as both part of a team and independently. The ability to speak another European language would be preferable but not essential. There is scope for career development within the role.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Liaising between the artists, artist managers, agents and promoters and responding to their requests
- Maintaining artists’ diaries and the office database (Overture) and ensuring they are up to date at all times
- Producing detailed and accurate concert itineraries and organising all logistical aspects of artists’ performances. This includes travel, accommodation and rehearsals in accordance with artists’ needs
- Organisation of artists’ visas, work permits and tax applications
- Assisting the artist managers with contracts and invoices
- Updating and creating marketing materials such as websites, collating reviews, and social media management
- Assisting with the company’s special projects
- Assisting with the general running of the office such as answering telephones, organising meeting rooms, welcoming visitors, and responding to artists’ requests
This is a full time position, working from our Old Street office on Monday – Friday. Normal office hours are 10am – 6pm. The position also requires the flexibility to attend concerts and other events (possibly over the weekend) as necessary.
Start date: TBC
Salary: dependent on experience
Please send CV and cover letter to Ellie Shouls, Artist Manager by 15th May 2023: eloise@ikonarts.com