Director, Pop A&R

APG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Hire Opportunity

Budget: $80,000–$110,000/year

Job summary

APG in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced Director of Pop A&R to work closely with songwriters, producers, and artists. The role focuses on developing top-tier repertoire for the label’s roster, coordinating remixes for global markets, and negotiating agreements in collaboration with artist representatives.

The ideal candidate is deeply knowledgeable about credits, cross-border sounds, and the unique strengths of each writer and producer.

Qualifications

• Established A&R with a passion for Top 40 Pop and Global Pop.
• Experience in guiding songwriters, producers & artists.
• Strong familiarity with writers’ and producers’ roles and strengths.

Responsibilities

• Work with songwriters, producers, and artists to curate the best repertoire.
• Build a network of collaborators to find strong songs and loops.
• Set up co-writes to elevate artists’ careers.
• Maintain roster song tracking and communication with managers.
• Negotiate splits and clearances in coordination with artist reps.
• Coordinate remixes for different regions.

Skills

A&R

Pop music knowledge

Studio time willingness

Credit knowledge

Networking

Education

College degree

Tools

Ableton Live

Pro Tools

Logic Pro

FL Studio

Job description

A little bit about us:

APG is an independent new-model label and music publisher. Led by veteran music executive Mike Caren, APG is a well-funded label / publisher with the agility of an indie and the muscle of a major.

The company is fast paced, creative, and very close to the artists and writers. It’s a place for fast-moving but thoughtful and hardworking up-and-comers, determined to make a significant mark on the industry.

We are looking for an established A&R with a passion for Top 40 Pop, Global Pop, Dance Pop, and can A&R songs, guide songwriters, producers & artists.This role is NOT for A&R Research, new artist discovery, or viral chart chasing.

Title: Director, Pop A&R

Reports to: President, A&R

Location: Los Angeles, CA

What kind of person are you?

• Passion for pop music, global pop music, and crossover dance.
• Interested in spending a lot of time in the studio with songwriters including at night and on weekends.
• Very knowledgeable about credits (current and past hits) and what is popular across the world.
• Very familiar with the functions of writers, producers, and knowledge of each writers’ personal strengths.
• Great at time management and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Working with songwriters, producers, & artists to get the best repertoire for the label roster.
• Build a network of collaborators and find great songs, tracks, and loops.
• Set up co-writes to elevate our client’s career.
• Keep track of all songs on your roster & drive constant communication with managers.
• Negotiate splits, clearances, and agreements in coordination with artist reps.
• Coordinate remixes for different parts of the world (with knowledge of the difference between sounds in different regions).

Beneficial Experience

• Experience A&R’ing songs that have been released.
• 10,000 hours in the studio or developing songs with writers and producers.
• Relationships with managers of songwriters, producers, and their publishing company representatives.

Education

• College degree preferred.
• Ability to use either Ableton, Protools, logic, or FL Studio preferred.

Why join us?

We are at the heart of the music business and launch more successful music careers, for artists & executives alike, than most of the industry. We have a fast-paced, exciting, and creative environment that is oriented for growth and career development.

APG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Budget: $80,000/year - $110,000/year

Temp to Hire Opportunity