Artist Manager

Velvet Midnight Records; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking record label as an Artist Manager, where you'll guide artists to success. This role involves negotiating gigs, coordinating logistics, and building relationships with venues. As part of a creative ecosystem, you'll gain industry experience while focusing on nurturing talent. This commission-based position is perfect for motivated individuals who are passionate about music and ready to make a real impact in artists' careers. If you're organized, proactive, and eager to help artists thrive, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Reliable and organized — deadlines and clarity matter.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and confirm performance terms and payments in advance.
• Coordinate additional musicians when needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Experience with Local Music Scenes

Tools

Email

Phone

Basic Digital Tools

Job description

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Type: Contract / Remote

Compensation: Commission-Based (25% of gig income + up to 5% of merch sales)

About Velvet Midnight Records

We are a full-stack, publishing-first record label with a bold mission: to make professional music careers accessible without gatekeeping, gimmicks, or exploitation. Our artists are growing fast — and now we need passionate, organized, people-first managers to help guide them.

Role Overview

As an Artist Manager, you’ll serve as the direct point of contact for 1–3 artists, depending on your availability and experience. You will coordinate live gigs, build relationships with venues, help grow local presence, and manage basic logistics like sideman coordination and payment collection.

You’re not just a scheduler — you’re a trusted rep, problem-solver, and advocate for your artists.

Responsibilities

1. Negotiate and confirm performance terms and payment in advance
2. Coordinate additional musicians when needed (side players, rhythm sections, etc.)
3. Submit concert programs and setlists for PRO reporting (ASCAP, BMI, etc.)
4. Communicate directly with your artists about scheduling, availability, and progress
5. Uphold brand standards, professionalism, and artist readiness
6. Represent the artist’s best interest while following label policy and direction
7. Track payments and submit reports to the label for royalty and gig management

Compensation

1. 25% of gross gig revenue (collected from the venue or host)
2. Up to 5% of merchandise commission (if managing table or closing sales)
3. No salary or hourly pay — this is a revenue-share position for motivated self-starters
4. Tips at gigs belong 100% to the performers

Requirements

1. Strong communication and negotiation skills
2. Reliable and organized — deadlines and clarity matter
3. Experience with local music scenes or booking preferred, but not required
4. Access to email, phone, and basic digital tools
5. Willing to work independently and proactively
6. Must sign a non-compete and NDA
7. Exclusive to Velvet Midnight Records (no managing outside artists during contract)

Why Work With Us?

• We provide the artists — you help build their career
• You’ll gain credits, industry experience, and grow alongside a forward-thinking label
• You become part of a creative ecosystem — not just a gig-getter, but a rep for real talent
• We take care of royalties, publishing, and backend business so you can focus on your artists

Velvet Midnight Records.

For the love of music — and for the people who make it happen.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Human Resources

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