Association of British Orchestras

Artist Manager

Askonas Holt £36,000 Closing date 06 September 2022
Askonas Holt is one of the world’s leading arts management companies, specialising in the field of classical music. At the heart of everything we do is a passion for classical music and the performing arts, and a desire to bring high quality performances to every corner of the world.

This is a great opportunity to work in Artist Management with amazing colleagues who will make sure you take your career to the next level.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND LEARNING

Leads the career strategy for your artists, regularly advising on programming and repertoire
Main contact for artists on your list
Talent scouting and develop your roster
Proactively manages artists’ diary including sales/bookings
Negotiate contracts with some administration support
Resolve tricky situations calmly and effectively
Travelling to meet prospective new signings and building strong relationships with your artists

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU

Strong experience in artist management with a proven track record in fee/contract negotiation and commercial agreements
Excellent relationship management skills
Well-organised with strong attention to detail
Flexible and creative problem solving skills
Proven ability to prioritise a demanding workload
Able to resolve tricky situations calmly and effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

If you are interested in this position, please complete an application form on our website.

Contact details

hr@askonasholt.com

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in Gateshead,
hosted by The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, from 5-7 February 2025.