A&R Artist Development Coordinator

600 UMG Recordings Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Fertility coverage

Wellbeing reimbursements (up to $720/​

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

401(k) with employer contribution

Flexible PTO

Holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Universal Music Group's Island Records seeks an A&R Coordinator to support the SVP, Head of A&R, and the team across day-to-day operations, artist development, and recording projects. The role serves as a key administrative and project management partner in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll manage calendars, coordinate travel, process expenses, track recording activity, schedule sessions, and assist with budget tracking while partnering with Marketing, Creative, Digital,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative, project coordination, or related experience within the music or entertainment industry.
• Experience supporting executives or teams within the music or entertainment industry is preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the A&R team, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and processing expenses.
• Manage high-volume communications, including email correspondence, incoming calls, and meeting requests.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, listening session materials, and other assets needed for internal and external meetings.
• Track recording activity and facilitate the delivery of audio files between artists, producers, engineers, mixers, mastering engineers, and internal teams.
• Coordinate recording sessions, including scheduling studios, booking session logistics, and maintaining recording calendars.
• Assist with maintaining recording budgets, processing invoices, and tracking project-related expenses.
• Support artist development initiatives by coordinating creative meetings, listening sessions, showcases, and other A&R activities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, Digital, Production, Business Affairs, Finance, and external partners to support artist projects and releases.
• Organize and maintain project documentation, creative assets, and recording files to ensure accurate record-keeping and efficient collaboration.
• Coordinate department-wide projects and provide operational support across multiple artist campaigns and initiatives.
• Handle additional administrative and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Project coordination

Executive support

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Discretion with confidential info

Microsoft Office

File-sharing platforms

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Dropbox/Box

Job description

Universal Music Group's Island Records seeks an A&R Coordinator to support the SVP, Head of A&R, and the team across day-to-day operations, artist development, and recording projects. The role serves as a key administrative and project management partner in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll manage calendars, coordinate travel, process expenses, track recording activity, schedule sessions, and assist with budget tracking while partnering with Marketing, Creative, Digital,