Artist & Repertoire (A&R) Catalogue Executive

Divo; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media company in Chennai seeks an A&R – Catalogue Executive to enhance music catalogues through creative reinterpretation. The role involves artist discovery, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality covers and remixes. Ideal candidates have 1–4 years of experience in music or project management and a strong passion for music culture. The position is full-time and offers a chance to innovate within the digital music landscape.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in project management or business development.
• Hands-on experience in music industry or artist management.
• Basic understanding of DSP ecosystems and playlisting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and shortlist artists for catalogue reinterpretation.
• Manage complete lifecycle of cover/remix projects.
• Collaborate with DSP pitching and playlisting teams.
• Analyse post-release performance and share insights.

Skills

Strong interest in music, covers, remix culture

Experience discovering artists on YouTube and Instagram

Understanding of digital music consumption trends

Coordination and project management skills

Clear communication and negotiation ability

Job description

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Department: Music Distribution & Label Services

Experience: 1–4 years

(Exceptional freshers with deep music + creator ecosystem understanding may apply)

Employment Type: Full-time

About Divo

Divo is a Warner Music India company and is one of India’s leading digital media and music companies, working closely with film studios, music labels, artists, and creators across distribution, catalogue management, and marketing. For select catalogue partners, we operate a Label-as-a-Service model — handling operations, marketing, DSP pitching, performance analysis, and creative catalogue expansion.

About the Role

As A&R – Catalogue Executive, you will play a key role in extending the life, discovery, and revenue of music catalogues through creative reinterpretation. This includes developing covers, remixes, and alternate versions of catalogue songs by collaborating with emerging and popular artists across social and streaming platforms.

This role sits at the intersection of A&R, artists/creators, catalogue strategy, and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

A&R & Artist Discovery

• Identify and shortlist artists and producers suitable for catalogue reinterpretation (covers, remixes, alternate versions).
• Track emerging music and creator trends across YouTube, Instagram, short-form video, and DSPs.
• Work with internal teams to identify catalogue tracks best suited for reinterpretation.
• Develop creative direction and formats (acoustic, lofi, EDM, regional, etc.) aligned to discovery and revenue goals.

Project Management (End-to-End)

• Manage the complete lifecycle of cover/remix projects.
• Artist outreach and onboarding.
• Creative briefing and alignment.
• Draft reviews and approvals.
• Final delivery and release coordination.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with DSP pitching and playlisting teams.
• YouTube and social media teams (short-form edits, clips).
• Ensure smooth execution across audio and video platforms.

Performance Tracking & Insights

• Analyse post-release performance across streams, views, discovery impact, and audience growth.
• Share weekly updates on releases, progress, and learnings to inform future catalogue strategy.

Required Skills & Profile

• Strong interest in music, covers, remix culture, and catalogue-driven discovery.
• Hands‑on experience discovering artists and creators on YouTube, Instagram, and short‑form platforms.
• Good understanding of digital music consumption trends.
• Strong coordination, follow‑up, and project management skills.
• Clear communication and basic negotiation ability.

Good to Have

• Experience in Music labels / Music Industry.
• Artist management.
• Artist / Creator partnerships.
• Content or catalogue operations.
• Familiarity with YouTube content strategy.
• Audio release workflows.
• DSP ecosystem and playlisting basics.

KPIs / What Success Looks Like

• Consistent monthly delivery of high‑quality catalogue covers/remixes.
• On‑time execution and release discipline.
• Performance and discovery impact of reinterpretations.
• Contribution to catalogue visibility, longevity, and incremental revenue.
• Strong working relationships with artists and producers.

Who Should Apply

If you:

• Understand how creators drive music discovery today.
• Want to work on catalogue‑led growth, not just new releases.
• Are excited about modern label models and digital‑first music ecosystems.

👉 This role is for you.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Project Management and Business Development

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