Artist Relations Manager

About the role

Takwene, the first YouTube Certified Partner in the MENA region, is looking for an Artist Relations Manager to join its team. The role acts as a bridge between artists and the digital ecosystem, helping talent grow their audiences and maximise their impact across global platforms. The position is based in Iraq.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute tailored growth strategies for each artist, aligned with their creative vision and career goals.
• Manage and nurture relationships with a roster of artists, acting as their main point of contact for business and strategic matters.
• Collaborate with internal distribution, marketing and copyright teams to support artists.
• Analyse performance data across YouTube, streaming services and social media to find growth opportunities and optimise content strategies.
• Coordinate release planning, including scheduling, asset delivery and promotional campaigns for audio and video content.
• Negotiate and facilitate partnerships, brand deals and collaborations on behalf of artists.
• Educate artists on digital content creation, audience engagement and monetisation.
• Monitor industry trends in the MENA music landscape and the digital creator economy.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Media, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in artist management, talent management, the music industry or a closely related role.
• Understanding of digital music distribution platforms and streaming ecosystems (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build trust with creative talent.
• Ability to manage several projects and priorities at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent Arabic, written and spoken.
• Must be located in Iraq.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with artists in the MENA region across different music genres.
• Familiarity with YouTube Content ID, copyright management and DRM.
• Prior experience at a music label, digital distributor or creator-focused agency.
• Network of producers, promoters and brand partners in the region.
• Knowledge of social media growth and influencer marketing in the Arab digital space.

Required skills

• YouTube Studio and YouTube Analytics.
• Digital distribution platforms and content management systems.
• Data analysis tools and reporting dashboards for artist metrics.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.