Artist coordinator intern

Closing date for applications: 21st April 2025 at 11.59pm

Salary: London Living Wage

Location: Hybrid with 2 days per week in the office

Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: 12 months

Start date: June 2025

How does a year immersed in the fast-paced world of international music management sound?

HarrisonParrott is a world-renowned arts management company dedicated to representing and nurturing exceptional talent across the classical music and performing arts sectors. With a global reach, HarrisonParrott provides innovative artist management, consultancy, and project delivery, shaping the future of the arts through collaboration and creativity. Its flagship initiatives broaden artistic horizons beyond traditional boundaries, this can be seen with the HP Foundation.

As the artist coordinator intern, you will gain experience across all aspects of Artist Coordination including an oversight of how HarrisonParrott runs within the world of Artist Management.

During this internship, the trainee will gain hands-on experience and valuable insight into the world of Artist Coordination and Music Management. While specific training plans will be tailored based on the trainee's progress and interests, we are committed to providing a well-rounded development experience.

What you'll be doing

Artist/Project administration 70%

• Maintain the computer and online diaries of artists/project
• Collate and complete/update recording of information in Overture
• Support in researching international travel and accommodation which includes: checking final issue of tickets and sourcing any necessary local transport
• Supporting on finalising all details relating to the timing and running order of engagements / projects
• Researching visa and travel requirements

Contracts 10%

• Assist in the administration of contracts.

Press and PR 10%

• Maintain (as directed) biographies, discographies and repertoire lists.
• Assist in maintaining artist/client project pages, checking latest riders and project information is available for download.

General 10%

• Collate and formulate reports and schedules.
• Supporting with maintaining the financial information recorded on Overture.
• Assisting on research where necessary
• Attending concerts

Knowledge, skills and experience

We’re looking for someone who brings curiosity, reliability, and enthusiasm to the role. You don’t need previous experience in the music industry – HarrisonParrott will provide training and support – but the following will help you thrive:

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when managing information and tasks.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Clear and confident communication skills – written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• A collaborative approach – happy to work closely with a team and take initiative when needed.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• A proactive attitude to learning, problem-solving, and seeking out answers.
• Genuine interest in music, the arts, or artist management – you don’t need to be an expert, but enthusiasm counts.
• An additional language (spoken or written) is desirable but not essential.

To apply

• Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity
• Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)
• Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully
• Do not contact the company directly
• Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk

This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.

The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.