London-Based Senior A&R Manager – Dance Music & Data

Armada Music Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada Music is seeking a Senior A&R Manager to scout artists and repertoire with a data-informed eye for potential. You will build relationships across artists, labels and rights holders while leading deal negotiations to secure compelling opportunities for Armada’s catalogue.

You will work from our London office, leveraging a global industry network and strong musical taste to identify growth signals and drive commercial success through signing and releasing strategic repertoire.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in A&R within the music industry.
• Strong musical taste with commercial instinct.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, assertive, and well-networked in the London scene.
• Fluent English with strong written and spoken skills.

Responsibilities

• Scout proactively across streaming platforms, social media and charts to identify artists, records and repertoire gaining momentum.
• Combine data, market insights and musical taste to assess commercial potential.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities with artists, management, labels and rights holders.
• Lead the deal-making process, build the commercial case and negotiate terms with Legal & Business Affairs.
• Pursue licensing, acquisition and other opportunities to strengthen Armada Music’s catalogue.
• Provide clear briefings and act as a key A&R contact after signing and through the release process.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Publishing, Operations and Finance to exploit signed repertoire.
• Monitor commercial and financial performance and report outcomes to the Head of Music.

Skills

A&R experience

Dance music knowledge

Industry network

Negotiation

Data-driven thinking

English communication

Job description

Armada Music is seeking a Senior A&R Manager to scout artists and repertoire with a data-informed eye for potential. You will build relationships across artists, labels and rights holders while leading deal negotiations to secure compelling opportunities for Armada’s catalogue.

You will work from our London office, leveraging a global industry network and strong musical taste to identify growth signals and drive commercial success through signing and releasing strategic repertoire.