Director, Pop A&R — Studio‑Driven Global Hits

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

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.