Analyst, A&R Administration

Sony Music Entertainment; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage

401K with employer matching

Voluntary benefits like identity theft protection

Programs for mental health and fertility coverage

Time off for winter recess

Job summary

Sony Music Entertainment in Nashville, TN is hiring an Analyst for A&R Administration. This role focuses on operational support for artist recording projects, ensuring vendor accuracy and financial processes.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in music administration and financial processes. You will work collaboratively across departments, maintaining meticulous records and supporting project execution in a dynamic creative environment.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in music administration, finance, or legal.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and music industry contracts.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support A&R Administration with vendor setups and payments.
• Process purchase orders and maintain records for audits.
• Assist in preparation of financial project reports.

Skills

Music administration

Financial processes

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Finance, or a related field

Job description

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

The Analyst, A&R Administration provides critical operational support for artist recording projects. This role is focused on ensuring accuracy in vendor set ups, accounts, payments, and correspondence while providing overall administrative support. The Analyst collaborates closely with internal departments and external partners to support the successful execution of artist projects and streamline administrative workflows.

What you’ll do:

• Support A&R Administration on all department needs.
• Handle all vendor set ups including verification and accounts.
• Process all purchase orders, invoices, maintaining meticulous records for audit purposes.
• Prepare producer decs, work for hires, remix agreements, and union contracts (AFM and SAG-AFTRA).
• Scan all relevant documents into Digital filing system.
• Assist with Royalty inquiries – externally and internally.
• Assist in the preparation of financial project reports for Label Roster.
• Maintain and organize departmental records, including budgets, contracts, and correspondence as well as maintain central drive of all records.

Who you are:

• 3–5 years of experience in music administration, finance, or legal, preferably within a record label, business management or entertainment company.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and basic knowledge of music industry contracts.
• Proficiency in proprietary systems and strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next.
• Time off for a winter recess.

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.