Artist Relations Manager

Takwene LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Takwene LLC in Cairo, Egypt, is seeking an Artist Manager to serve as a bridge between artists and the digital ecosystem, helping talent grow their audiences and maximize impact across global platforms. You will work closely with creators to develop strategies for distribution, rights management, and cross-platform promotion, leveraging YouTube Studio and analytics.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field and 3+ years in artist management, with fluency in Arabic and English; a network

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Media, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in artist management, talent management, music industry, or a closely related role.
• Understanding of digital music distribution platforms and streaming ecosystems (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and long-term relationships with creative talent.
• Proficiency in Arabic, English, both written and spoken.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Media, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Job description

Are you passionate about empowering creative talent and shaping the future of digital music in the Arab world Takwene the first YouTube Certified Partner in the MENA region is looking for a driven and knowledgeable Artist Manager to join our team in Cairo Egypt In this role you will serve as a key bridge between artists and the digital ecosystem helping talent grow their audiences and maximize their impact across global platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Media, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in artist management, talent management, music industry, or a closely related role.
• Demonstrated understanding of digital music distribution platforms and streaming ecosystems (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and long-term relationships with creative talent.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Arabic, English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with artists in the MENA region, particularly within different music genres.
• Familiarity with YouTube Content ID, copyright management, and digital rights management (DRM) processes.
• Prior experience at a music label, digital distributor, or creator-focused agency.
• Existing network of industry contacts including producers, promoters, and brand partners in the region.
• Understanding of social media growth strategies and influencer marketing within the Arab digital space.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in YouTube Studio and YouTube Analytics.
• Experience with digital distribution platforms and content management systems.
• Competence in data analysis tools and reporting dashboards to track artist performance metrics.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace for reporting and communication.