A&R Project Manager

ROSTR, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ten Ten Music Group is seeking an organized, proactive A&R Project Manager to support catalog administration, project coordination, and marketing initiatives. This role bridges the creative and business sides of the music industry, helping manage songwriters, releases, and opportunities to grow the catalog's visibility.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Nashville, requiring 2–3+ years in A&R or music publishing, with strong organizational and communication skills and a keen eye

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience in A&R, music publishing, label operations, artist management, catalog administration, or a related music industry role.
• Knowledge of music publishing, songwriter and publisher splits, PRO registrations, The MLC, and royalty streams.
• Understanding of artist release cycles, music marketing, and catalog promotion.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: experience working with songwriters or industry partners; familiarity with sync licensing, digital distribution, copyright documentation, and publishing administration tools.

Responsibilities

• Catalog Administration: Maintain song metadata, ownership splits, split sheets, agreements, registrations, and catalog databases.
• Publishing & Royalties: Manage registrations with ASCAP, BMI, and The MLC; resolve discrepancies; assist with royalty research.
• Marketing & Release Strategy: Support release planning, promotional campaigns, and catalog development across streaming, social media, and licensing.
• Business Development: Monitor industry trends and help strengthen relationships to maximize catalog value.

Skills

A&R

Music publishing

Catalog admin

Artist management

Release cycles

Music marketing

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Songwriter collaboration

Sync licensing

Digital distribution

Copyright docs

Publishing tools

Job description

Position: Full-Time or Part-Time | Work Arrangement: In-Office or Hybrid | Experience: 2–3+Years

Company Description

Ten Ten Music Group is a music publishing firm with an extensive catalog spanning country, rock, alternative, and pop, representing more than 13,000 titles and hundreds of recorded singles and album tracks. The company is known for its long-standing presence in the music industry and commitment to supporting a diverse range of artists and songwriters. Led by president Barry Coburn, a New Zealand-born music publisher with experience as an artist manager, record company president, and concert promoter, Ten Ten Music Group brings broad industry expertise to its roster. The organization offers a collaborative environment where creative and business professionals work together to maximize the impact of its catalog and drive new opportunities. Applicants can expect to join a team focused on both legacy works and emerging talent.

Job Description

Ten Ten Music is seeking an organized, proactive A&R Project Manager to support music publishing, catalog administration, project coordination, and marketing initiatives. This role bridges the creative and business sides of the music industry, helping manage songwriters, releases, publishing operations, and opportunities to grow the visibility and value of our catalog.

Key Responsibilities

• Catalog Administration: Maintain accurate song metadata, ownership splits, split sheets, agreements, registrations, and catalog databases.
• Publishing & Royalties: Manage song registrations with ASCAP, BMI, and The MLC; resolve registration discrepancies; assist with royalty research and identify potential collection gaps.Marketing & Release Strategy: Support release planning, promotional campaigns, and catalog development by identifying opportunities across streaming, social media, sync licensing, and industry relationships.
• Business Development: Monitor industry trends and contribute ideas to strengthen relationships, expand opportunities, and maximize catalog value.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience in A&R, music publishing, label operations, artist management, catalog administration, or a related music industry role.
• Working knowledge of music publishing, songwriter and publisher splits, PRO registrations, The MLC, and royalty streams.Understanding of artist release cycles, music marketing, and catalog promotion.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Experience working directly with songwriters or industry partners, along with familiarity with sync licensing, digital distribution, copyright documentation, and publishing administration tools.