Executive Assistant for Artist

Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Administrative Support

Support for multiple artistic and business operations, including:

• Data Collection & Documentation incl. Tour History, Ticket Sales, Regional audience data

• Executing contracts, submitting forms, updating online business profiles

• Industry-specific research like licensing, grants, best practices

• Localized business related errands

Marketing:

• Manage social media presence & paid ads

• Crafting Newsletters & managing data entry for mailing list

• Craft Press releases

• Keep websites updated with tour dates, news, videos

• Event Marketing: Local Event Calendar Additions, Concert/Tour/ Workshop Graphics

Booking:

Provide ongoing communications with venues and concert presenters including:

• Proposals, cold calls/emails, contracting, logistical support, and ticket sale data collection

• Create and manage stage plots, band marketing materials, and Electronic Press Kits

• Research on prospective venues/ concert series, contact info, tour routing

Businesses connected to the position:

• Mike Block Music

• The Block Strap

• Forte3D Cello

• Mike Block String Camp

• Global Musician Workshop

• Play For The Vote

• Vero Beach International Music Festival

• Multiple Touring projects: Biribá Union, Sandeep Das & Mike Block Duo, Mike Block Trio, Balla Kouyaté & Mike Block Band, Frank Lloyd Wright House Concert Tours

• Plus other current affiliations: Faculty at New England Conservatory of Music, Online Cello school at Artistworks.com, Rockport Music’s Global Journeys Series, Insight/Onsight Creative Musicians Retreat at Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater

Qualifications:

• Proactive, Organized, and detail-oriented personality

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Mac OS, MS Office, Google Suite proficient (Word, Excel)

• Ability to manage social media accounts and paid ads (Meta, YouTube, Tiktok)

• Ability to manage website content (Squarespace)

• Experience with Music and/or Arts Administration is preferred

• Some basic graphic design and/or video editing capabilities is preferred (Canva)

• Minimum educational level of Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required