Job Openings
Job Title: Artist Relations Manager
Part-time (average of 10 hours per week, with a larger commitment around concerts and the Charlotte Bach Festival)
Reporting to: Executive Director
Position Overview:
Bach Akademie Charlotte seeks a dynamic and highly organized Artist Relations Manager to oversee all aspects of artist relations, ensuring the highest standards of service and support for our musicians. This position will play a key role in fostering a supportive and professional environment for artists, ensuring their needs are met before, during, and after their engagements with the organization. In addition to the annual Charlotte Bach Festival, which is held each May/June, there are approximately four concert cycles each season (from September through May).
Job Responsibilities:
Artist Engagement & Contracting
- Identify, engage, and contract high-caliber artists, guest conductors, and ensembles in alignment with Bach Akademie Charlotte’s artistic vision, based on the recommendations of the Artistic Leaders.
- Negotiate artist contracts, coordinate schedules, and manage communication to ensure a seamless booking and engagement process.
- Foster and maintain relationships with artists, agents, and industry professionals to enhance Bach Akademie Charlotte’s artist roster and reputation within the classical music community.
Project Coordination & Artistic Leadership Support
- Serve as Project Coordinator for the Artistic Leaders, tracking and managing deadlines, deliverables, and communication related to artistic projects.
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Director and Artistic Leaders to support the planning, execution, and delivery of season programming, including concerts, educational events, and special projects.
Artist Liaison
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all artists, including musicians, conductors, vocalists, and instrumentalists, ensuring seamless communication and support for their needs.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodations, and hospitality for artists, ensuring all logistical details are handled efficiently and professionally.
Event Support
- Work closely with the production team to ensure smooth transitions for artists during rehearsals, performances, and other events. Oversee artist schedules, ensuring all necessary resources are in place for rehearsals and performances.
Budget Oversight
- Assist with managing the artist budget, ensuring that costs related to travel, accommodations, and hospitality are within allocated parameters.
Artist Development
- Collaborate with the artistic and education teams to assist with artist development initiatives, including opportunities for artists to engage with the community through outreach or educational activities.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed records of all artist contracts, communications, and logistical arrangements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Music, Arts Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience in concert planning, artist contracting, and project coordination within a performing arts organization.
- Proven experience in artist relations or artist management, preferably in a classical music setting.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse group of artists and staff members.
- A deep understanding and passion for classical music, with an appreciation for the work of Bach and related composers.
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information, exercising discretion and integrity to avoid any conflict of interest and uphold the values of Bach Akademie Charlotte.
- Flexible, proactive, and detail-oriented with a customer service-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required, particularly around performance schedules.
- An active presence in Charlotte throughout the Charlotte Bach Festival is required. Housing can be provided as needed.
Preference will be given to candidates who live within a driving distance of Charlotte.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to Garrett Murphy, Executive Director, at . Please include “Artist Relations Manager” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.