A&R Manager - Content Distribution

Keka Technologies Private Limited; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited is seeking an A&R Manager to scout emerging talent and manage relationships with artists and partner labels. You will identify commercially viable content opportunities, curate content pipelines, and align releases with market trends for growth.

You will work with artists, labels, and industry stakeholders to strengthen content distribution and maintain a strong network across the music ecosystem. 3–5 years in A&R or related roles is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Business, Media, or related field.
• 3–5 years in A&R, artist management, or music industry roles.
• Established network of artists, producers, and industry contacts.
• Proven track record of successful talent discovery and development.

Responsibilities

• Scout and develop emerging talent and manage artist/label relations.
• Identify commercially viable content opportunities and guide track selection and collaborations.
• Oversee content pipeline from evaluation to release planning with internal teams.
• Represent the company at industry events and build a strong network.

Skills

Relationship management

Talent scouting

Content development

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music, Business, Media, or related field

Job description

About the Role : As an A&R Manager, you will be responsible for scouting and developing emerging talent, managing relationships with artists and partner labels, and identifying commercially viable content opportunities. You will work closely with artists, labels, and industry stakeholders to curate strong content pipelines, align releases with market trends, and drive growth through effective content distribution. The role requires a strong understanding of music, emerging trends, and industry networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Artist & Label Relationship Management
  • Work closely with existing artist and label distribution clients to understand their sound, creative identity, catalogue, and upcoming content.
  • Build strong relationships with artists and labels and act as a key A&R point of contact.
  • Stay closely involved with their content pipeline and identify opportunities for growth and development.
• A&R & Content Development
  • Understand the musical direction of artists and labels and provide relevant A&R inputs across their content.
  • Guide clients on track selection, collaborations, producers, songwriters, and overall sound.
  • Identify new music and content opportunities that align with the artist or label’s identity and market trends.
• Content & Project Oversight
  • Work closely with artists and labels on their overall content pipeline, from content evaluation to release planning.
  • Collaborate with internal distribution, marketing, digital, and PR teams to strengthen and maximize the overall content potential of artist and label clients.
  • Monitor content performance, audience insights, and market trends to provide actionable A&R recommendations.
• Industry Networking
  • Maintain strong relationships with artists, labels, managers, producers, songwriters, and other industry professionals.
  • Stay connected with the wider music ecosystem to identify relevant opportunities for existing clients.
  • Represent the company at live events, showcases, festivals, and industry conferences.
• Strategic Contribution
  • Contribute to the company’s overall A&R strategy by identifying strong content and growth opportunities across its artist and label client base.
  • Identify relevant collaborations, commercial opportunities, and new content avenues for distribution clients.
  • Support client retention and long-term growth by consistently adding value beyond distribution.
• Strong ear for talent, music trends, and commercial viability.
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
• Knowledge of music production, recording, and publishing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Creative thinker with a business mindset.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Business, Media, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in A&R, artist management, or music industry roles.
• Established network of artists, producers, and industry contacts.
• Proven track record of successful talent discovery and development.