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

Medical benefits

Wellbeing reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Universal Music Group's Island Records is seeking 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. This role acts as a key administrative and project management partner, coordinating recording activity, creative meetings, artist communications, and executive priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about artist development, with the

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.

Skills

Administrative

Project coordination

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dropbox

Box

Job description

Universal Music Group's Island Records is seeking 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. This role acts as a key administrative and project management partner, coordinating recording activity, creative meetings, artist communications, and executive priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about artist development, with the