Toolroom is one the world’s leading dance music companies. Since 2003 the label has released some of the most defining club tracks of the past decade, carving a distinct musical identity through the work of label boss and Grammy nominated DJ/producer Mark Knight. Past artists have included David Guetta, Underworld and Faithless, while the label has also launched the careers of Fedde le Grand, Funkagenda, Dave Spoon (Shadowchild) and many more.
The events arm of the company, Toolroom Knights, has toured across all five continents taking in key club residencies, including Ministry of Sound London, Pacha New York, Space Miami and New City Gas Montreal, as well as hosting arenas at major dance festivals, including BPM Mexico, Ultra Miami, Sunburn India, Dance Valley Holland, SW4, Global Gathering and Creamfields.
More recently, Toolroom has expanded into different business areas. Toolroom Publishing continues to attract some of the most exciting new writers in dance music and beyond; Toolroom TV is creating video content that has been broadcast on Sky; and Toolroom Management is the final link which will turn Toolroom into a truly 360 company.
Two artists already form the initial roster of Toolroom Management. We are looking for a skilled Artist Manager to further develop these artist’s careers and expand this new area of the business.
Job Description
Advising & Relationships
- Strategically plan all aspects of artists’ careers, making key decisions on music releases, collaborations, live shows etc.
- Form close working relationship with artist roster, building mutual trust and respect.
- Maintain diary management of all artists on roster, ensuring time is optimized and agreements met.
Marketing
- Work alongside Toolroom marketing team to devise and deliver creative marketing strategies for artist roster
- Manage ‘brand’ of artists, including logo creation, photography, sign-off on all visuals
- Co-create social media content to ensure high levels of fan engagement.
Live
- Ensure artists are adequately represented by their booking agents.
- Ensure artists perform at the right events, for appropriate fees.
- Work alongside Toolroom events team to ensure artists are fully represented at label events.
Financial and Commercial
- Keep track of artists finances, ensuring artists are paid correctly
- Ensure Artist Management division of Toolroom is contributing profitable revenue streams to parent company
- Proactively look for revenue streams outside of recorded music, publishing and live
Criteria
- Degree level or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum 3 years music industry experience, ideally in an artist management role or company
- Detailed knowledge of and passion for electronic music, ideally within house music.
- Network of industry contacts
- High-level organizational skills, proactive attitude
Application
Please apply with a CV and covering letter to Miles Shackleton:
Deadline – Friday 5 September
