Music Promotions Manager Job Descriptions |
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| Music promotions managers, or music promoters,
publicise solo recording artists and bands, and promote live
music venues. As a promotions manager working for a record company or solo artist, your duties would include: · writing press releases to publicise your client's music or tour · organising publicity events such as media interviews and personal appearances · going to publicity events with clients · getting airtime on radio and TV shows (known as ‘plugging’) · networking with contacts in the music industry · organising tours · dealing with designers, printers and marketing staff · negotiating contracts · Listening to new acts and deciding whether to offer them a contract (known as ‘artiste and repertoire’ or ‘A and R’). You could also work as a promotions manager for a live music venue, where you might: · choose and book suitable acts · deal with agents, caterers and suppliers · arrange a full programme of shows for the season with no double bookings · identify suitable audiences · organise marketing and publicity · Arrange entertainment licences.
Key Skills · excellent spoken and written communication skills · good sales and negotiation skills · knowledge of music and the music market · the ability to work under pressure · good organisational skills · the ability to work well alone and as part of a team · drive, motivation and persistence · Computer skills. |
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