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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for artist management assistant in the United States is $19.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Artist Management Assistant do?

An Artist Management Assistant supports music managers or agents in handling the business affairs of artists, such as musicians, actors, or other entertainers. Their responsibilities typically include scheduling meetings, organizing travel, managing correspondence, coordinating promotional activities, and maintaining contracts or records. They act as a liaison between the artist and various stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and efficient workflow. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, as well as a passion for the entertainment industry.

What is the difference between Artist Management Assistant vs Artist Coordinator?

AspectArtist Management AssistantArtist Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesSupports artist managers with administrative tasks, scheduling, and communicationCoordinates logistics for artists, including travel, events, and production details
Required SkillsOrganizational skills, communication, basic industry knowledgeEvent planning, logistics management, communication skills
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, music agencies, management firmsEvent venues, touring environments, production offices
Common UsageMusic management companies, agenciesTouring companies, event organizers

While both roles support artists, the Artist Management Assistant primarily handles administrative support within management firms, whereas the Artist Coordinator focuses on coordinating logistics for performances and tours. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Artist Management Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Artist Management Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in fields like music business or entertainment management. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Office, project management platforms, and digital scheduling systems is highly valuable. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and discretion set top candidates apart in this role. These skills are crucial for efficiently supporting artists, managing logistics, and fostering positive industry relationships.

What are some typical challenges faced by an Artist Management Assistant and how can they be effectively managed?

Artist Management Assistants often juggle multiple responsibilities, such as coordinating schedules, handling communications, and supporting promotional activities. One common challenge is managing last-minute changes or urgent requests from artists and industry partners, which requires strong organizational skills and flexibility. Building clear communication channels and keeping detailed records can help navigate these situations efficiently. Additionally, maintaining discretion and professionalism while dealing with confidential information is crucial in this role.
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FAIR Literary Management Assistant

FAIR Literary Management Assistant

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Ashland, OR

$20/hr

Part-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

ABOUT THE FAIR EXPERIENCE

The Fellowship, Assistantship, Internship, and Residency (FAIR) Experience at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival offers meaningful professional development for aspiring, emerging, mid-career, and established artists, artisans, and arts administrators. Founded in 2005 by Artistic Director Tim Bond, The FAIR Experience was created with the mission of creating a doorway in Southern Oregon to access training in the field. As the oldest and largest repertory theater in the U.S., OSF offers a unique learning environment shaped by our repertory model, where participants engage with experienced professionals across disciplines. FAIR empowers the next generation of theater practitioners to build lasting careers and contribute to the evolving field of American theater. 

FAIR Statement of Purpose 

The FAIR Experience at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival promotes equity and diversity within the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the field of American theatre at large, while generating the conditions of belonging and support within an enriching professional development environment. 

FAIR is designed to honor OSF's commitment to including diverse people, ideas, cultures, and traditions in all areas of our work. We encourage people of diverse identities to apply.

FAIR Program Structure 

The FAIR Experience is an educational opportunity that fosters artistic growth, learning & development, and engagement through a range of experiences. At the core of the program are the FAIR Forums, where participants explore interdisciplinary topics that bridge inquiry and practice. These forums, along with experiential activities like changeover viewings and production tours, provide insight into OSF’s repertory process and broader artistic landscape. You will also be given a schedule of educational activities to attend alongside your 2027 FAIR cohort. The season culminates in a capstone, encouraging participants to reflect, create, and give back through a flexible range of creative or administrative contributions.  

Learning Expectations

Engage in weekly FAIR Forums
Participate in supplemental activities, including meet-and-greets, hall runs, production tours, and changeovers.
Complete a capstone address at the end of the season.

Position Overview

The FAIR Dramaturgy and Literary Management Assistantship offers early to mid-career theater practitioners a hands-on opportunity to support dramaturgical work and literary operations at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. This placement focuses specifically on a Shakespeare production in the outdoor Elizabethan theater and provides exposure to professional rehearsal processes, script development, and artistic administration.
The assistant will work directly with OSF’s Director of Literary Development and contribute to a range of dramaturgical and literary management activities, including rehearsal support, dramaturgical research, script reading and preparation, and administrative tracking.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist with contextual research as assigned
• Assist with compilation of dramaturgy packets for assigned productions
• Prepare annotations for a Shakespeare play
• Attend rehearsals and performances
• Read and evaluate scripts for development and production consideration
• Prepare scripts for production formatting and review
• Source scripts and track script submissions

Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years of equivalent training and/or relevant experience
• Previous experience in a professional rehearsal room as a dramaturg, script supervisor, assistant director, production assistant, assistant dramaturg, or comparable academic experience
• Personal familiarity with dramaturgical processes and Shakespearean text
• Understanding of professional theater staffing structures and rehearsal culture
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Demonstrated self-motivation, flexibility, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit

Pay
$20/Hour, 30 Hours/Week

APPLICATION MATERIALS

All documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

1. Resume

Include relevant experience and indicate Equity-level productions (if applicable).

2. Cover Letter (1–2 pages)

Your cover letter should address:

- Why are you interested in working at OSF
- Your interests and accomplishments in your chosen discipline
- How the FAIR Experience aligns with your artistic and/or professional goals

3. Two Letters of Recommendation

Letters must come from professional or academic references. Each letter must be uploaded individually in PDF format.

4. Artistic or Personal Statement (1–3 pages)

A reflective document outlining your personal voice, values, and vision as an artist, artisan, or arts administrator.

Application and Materials Due by July 6, 2026

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