Talent Manager, Music – Big Bad Wolf

Key Responsibilities

Artist Management & Development

• Lead artists career strategy, positioning, development, and day-to-day management.
• Develop and execute short-term and long-term plans across recorded music, live performances, marketing, and commercial opportunities.
• Identify and nurture new talent, collaborations, and opportunities for artist growth.

Recorded Music, A&R & Label Partnerships

• Lead A&R, including identifying and working with songwriters, composers, producers, and creative collaborators.
• Negotiate and manage record label, distribution, licensing, and other music-related deals.
• Conceptualise, budget, and execute music projects across singles, EPs, and albums, both independently and with record labels.
• Oversee release strategies, marketing campaigns, digital distribution, and promotional rollouts.
• Monitor streaming performance, audience insights, and industry trends to inform artist development.

Tour & Live Management

• Develop and drive live performance opportunities, including concerts, festivals, private events, and touring.
• Oversee tour planning, budgets, production, logistics, and on-ground execution across domestic and international markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with promoters, booking agencies, venues, and production partners.

Business Development & Commercial Partnerships

• Identify and secure revenue opportunities across live entertainment, brand partnerships, content, and other commercial avenues.
• Negotiate commercial terms, manage contracts, and oversee project budgets and financial targets.
• Build strong relationships across the music and entertainment industry.

Project & Team Management

• Lead projects from planning through execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
• Coordinate with artists, labels, agencies, legal teams, and external partners.
• Guide team members and contribute to efficient workflows across the music division.

Agency Support

• Contribute to talent scouting, new business opportunities, and wider agency initiatives.
• Support internal planning, reporting, and operational processes as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in artist management, record labels, or the music industry.
• Proven track record in A&R, negotiating label deals, and successfully developing and releasing music projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing singles, EPs, and albums, both independently and through record labels.
• Hands-on experience in live music, artist bookings, touring, and event execution.
• Strong industry network across labels, distributors, publishers, producers, promoters, and booking agencies.
• Strong commercial understanding, negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to independently manage artists, lead projects, and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms, music marketing, streaming analytics, and evolving industry trends.
• Comfortable using AI tools for research, planning, and productivity.
• Based in Mumbai