Category: Artist Management

LOCATION: Los Angeles / Nashville / London (Flexible Hybrid)
BASIS: Full-time
DEVICE & INTERNET ACCESS:
You will need to have your own Apple MacBook and iPhone to work from and access company systems and communication channels via iMessage and FaceTime. You will also need fast and reliable Internet access when you are working from home as the role requires consistent online availability during working hours.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Fast Friends is looking for an experienced Day-to-Day Manager to serve as the operational backbone for our artist roster. This is a pivotal hire for us — we need a seasoned, trusted professional who can run the day-to-day with precision and care, ensuring every detail across our clients’ businesses is handled flawlessly. You’ll be the connective tissue between our artists, the leadership team, and the outside world — a reliable, calm, and organized force who keeps everything moving smoothly behind the scenes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Day-to-Day Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and all related third parties, triaging communications and taking appropriate action with professionalism and urgency
• Represent Fast Friends with professionalism in all interactions with our partners
• Manage and maintain complex calendars, schedules, logistics, and deadlines across multiple time zones
• Constantly look ahead to stay on top of all upcoming activities for clients — touring, recording, press runs, merchandise campaigns, social media campaigns, and all marketing activations — ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
• Create and manage timelines, budgets, checklists, and deliverables across all areas of client and company operations
• Translate creative ideas into executable strategies and operational plans
• Coordinate and advance shows and tours, build detailed travel itineraries, liaise with booking agents, promoters, tour managers, travel agents, and business management
• Assist with the development and execution of marketing plans, release schedules, social media, content plans and press opportunities
• Oversee artist’s D2C merchandise business and manage the relationship with third party merchandise partners
• Maintain up-to-date bios, one sheets, and key internal/external documents for the client roster
• Manage client to-do lists with clear prioritization, ensuring deadlines are met and nothing slips
• Assist with tour marketing execution including email/CRM campaigns, social media strategy, and paid media coordination
• Accompany clients to in-person meetings, press and media opportunities, and shows as needed
• Identify and develop brand partnership opportunities for clients, including sponsorships, product placements, event integrations, and marketing activations
• Support the creation of partnership proposals, pitch decks, and briefs tailored to prospective partners
• Handle basic bookkeeping tasks and ensure comms with clients’ business management teams are fluid

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Required
• 3+ years of experience in artist management with an established artist(s) where you were a key part of the team handling the day-to-day for headline tours, merchandise and releases
• Clear understanding of global touring operations, campaign rollouts, and the modern music business landscape
• Proven track record of managing multiple complex, concurrent projects with meticulous attention to detail and excellent follow-through
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong numeracy skills and confidence working with spreadsheets, budgets, and financial reporting
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with high emotional intelligence and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise
• Keen eye for aesthetics, branding, and creative alignment
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Notion, Dropbox, Canva, Claude (AI), all major social media platforms
• Must be based in or within a commutable distance of Los Angeles, Nashville or London with a valid driver’s license and access to a car
Desired
• Experience or strong interest in brand partnerships, sponsorships, or music-related commercial partnerships
• Image and video editing skills

ABOUT FAST FRIENDS:
Fast Friends partners with artists and creators across its management, records and publishing verticals to provide the resources needed to succeed in the modern entertainment business. With offices in London and LA and a network of consultants around the globe, the company benefits from being able to provide an international approach to servicing each of its partners. Our roster of highly-esteemed talent has amassed over 10 billion audio streams, as well as Grammy nominations, Platinum & Gold certified records, BMI Awards, #1 charting albums and many other notable accolades. We pride ourselves on being dedicated to our clients’ artistic visions and thrive on bringing them to life.

TO APPLY: complete the application form on this link

Day-To-Day Manager