Fosad Consulting Limited – Our client is a renowned musician who has topped the music charts of various music channels and has worked with both old and new talents in the music industry. Our artist is currently seeking the talent of a phenomenal brilliant, energetic, goal getter spirit young man
to fill the position below:
Job Title: Music Artist Tour/Road Manager
Location Lagos
Career Overview
A Tour/Road Manager manages transportation, scheduling, and the financial aspects of an Artist’s time on the road.
Job Descriptions
The job of a Tour Manager is to make sure that life on the road runs smoothly for everyone involved. This means getting the band safely to venues and hotels, managing money coming in and money going out, and dealing with Promoters and Venue Managers.
Tour Managers work with Venue Managers, Promoters, Travel Agents, Band Members, Sound and Lighting Techs, Instrument Techs (Guitar Technicians, etc.), Sound Engineers, Tour Bus Drivers, Tour Coordinators, Production Managers, Tour Accountants and the Road Crew.
Job Responsibilities
The Road Manager is involved in counseling and advising artists (or songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists/musicians, etc) on all matters related to their musical careers.
He will manage the income and expenses of the client therefore, taking care of making payments to background singers, roadies, etc, on behalf of the artist.
He will take care of logistics while the artist is on tour (or on the road) also includes making sure that everything on the road is provided for as spelled out in the contract and all monies are paid on time.
Prepares the Rider – and communicates the artist rider to show coordinator (Rider is the full list of artist demands i.e microphone and sound system are good enough for performance , they have a green room where artist can wait before performance and endless list of things that need to be sorted out before every show
Road manager also follows up on items promised as part of the contract such as accommodations, per diems, advances/deposits, rentals, commissions, and so on.
Performance materials are accurate. Talk to producer to get the right performance mix. Get the right version of song for the show.
Coordinate sound check, rehearsals, dancers & band members
Run errands that sustain artist career. Meet up with OAPS, VJS, DJS, etc . drop off materials at TV, radio stations or wherever it needs to be. Drop off songs and video etc
To manage artist affairs on the Road during tours.
Personality
Must show a persistent, persevering spirit. Does not take no for an answer
Can negotiate well when faced with decisions.
Can function and be proactive on very little sleep: meaning if we have to be at an event for a long time can be active, effective and involved. Can sleep after show or projects are over or on OFF days.
Must be pleasant.
Must be friendly and willing to network with artists or people in the entertainment industry.
Works with initiative
Must be strong willed
Must love Music and the entertainment business
Have knowledge of it inside -out
Must be determined
Is very flexible to travel and be away from home for long periods of time
Must live in the Ajah environs
Can, read, write, reply emails and do occasional proposals or presentations.
Manages people well.
Survive under pressure.
Resourceful- can come up with quick solutions without involving artist and management.
Not forgetful- keeps everyone on task. Dancers, backup singers , director etc
Detail oriented, remembers all the details that must be ticked off before the day starts
Finishes carry-over tasks
Qualifications
HND/B.Sc in Mass Communication, Journalism, Economics or any related field.
Additional Information
Be a good time manager
Ba able to take initiative and be proactive
Have good knowledge of Computer applications (Microsoft Office)
Possess excellent note taking skills
Interested candidates must;
Have good communication skills
Possess excellent listening skills
Be friendly and wiling to proffer solutions
Innovative and smart
How to Apply
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