Artist Relations Specialist

Company Overview

Aruva is expanding its mission of innovation into the Live Entertainment industry with a new focus on artist promotions and booking. We are building a world-class platform dedicated to empowering artists by providing them with the tools and support they need to succeed in a competitive market. Our goal is to forge meaningful, long-term partnerships with talent, helping them grow their careers and connect with new audiences.

Position Summary

The Artist Relations Executive will be the primary liaison between Customers and Aruva's roster of talent. This role is at the heart of our business, responsible for cultivating and nurturing strong relationships with artists, event promoters and booking agencies. The ideal candidate is passionate about the music and entertainment industry, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a knack for building trust and rapport. Your work will directly impact artist satisfaction, retention, and the overall success of Aruva's booking and promotions services.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Management:

  Serve as the main point of contact for a portfolio creation and updation of artists, ensuring their needs are met and their experience with Aruva is positive.

• Artist Advocacy:

  Act as an internal advocate for artists, ensuring their creative and professional goals are understood and integrated into Aruva's promotional strategies and booking efforts.

• Venue Promotion:

  Actively promote artists and their booking opportunities to various venues, including

  restaurants, bars, and event spaces

  , to secure performance slots and increase artist visibility.

• Booking and Promotions Coordination:

  Facilitate the booking process and coordinate promotional campaigns by liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to execute events, media placements, and marketing initiatives.

• Onboarding & Education:

  Guide new artists through the onboarding process, educating them on Aruva’s platform, services, and best practices.

• Problem Resolution:

  Address and resolve any issues or concerns from artists or their teams in a timely and professional manner.

• Market Insight:

  Stay informed about industry trends, artist development, and emerging talent to identify new opportunities for Aruva’s business.

• Event Representation:

  Represent Aruva at industry events, conferences, and showcases to network and scout for new talent.

• Performance Tracking:

  Monitor and report on the success of promotional campaigns and bookings for each artist in your portfolio.



Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in artist relations, talent management, event management or a similar role within the music, entertainment, or media industries.
• Deep understanding of the music and entertainment ecosystem, including the roles of artists, managers, agents, labels, and publicists.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting artists and a comprehensive knowledge of current music genres and trends.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive base salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Accidental insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in the field of artist & talent management.
• Travel allowance based on vouchers and expense record submitted by the candidate.