A&R Coordinator, Artist Development & Projects

Universal Music Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) with 100% immediate vesting

Flexible PTO

Summer Fridays

Job summary

Universal Music Group in New York seeks an A&R Coordinator to support the SVP, Head of A&R and the team across daily operations, artist development, and recording projects.

The candidate will manage calendars, travel, expenses, meetings, and communications, coordinate recording sessions, and help organize project documentation, while collaborating with Marketing, Creative, Digital, Production, and Finance partners.

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.
• 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 recordkeeping and efficient collaboration.
• Coordinate department-wide projects and provide operational support across multiple artist campaigns and initiatives.

Skills

Administrative experience

Project coordination

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Universal Music Group in New York seeks an A&R Coordinator to support the SVP, Head of A&R and the team across daily operations, artist development, and recording projects.

The candidate will manage calendars, travel, expenses, meetings, and communications, coordinate recording sessions, and help organize project documentation, while collaborating with Marketing, Creative, Digital, Production, and Finance partners.