Manager, A&R - AWAL

Sony Music Entertainment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Life & disability

401K + employer matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Sony Music Entertainment is seeking a Manager, A&R with AWAL to discover and develop recording artists, songs and producers, guiding artist development across genres. The role reports to the President and Head of A&R, AWAL North America.

Responsibilities include attending live shows, giving feedback to senior executives, proposing new artists, coordinating production and budgets, and collaborating with marketing and sales to advance completed records.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of music or entertainment industry experience.
• Experience finding and developing new artists and talent.
• Knowledge of the steps in making and releasing a record.
• Ability to work with artists across a variety of genres.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend live shows and evaluate performances.
• Provide feedback to senior A&R executives.
• Propose new artists for AWAL.
• Identify and liaise with producers and recording studios.
• Coordinate pre-production, recording, mixing, and budgeting.
• Maintain artist files and track production progress.
• Collaborate with marketing, publicity and sales on post-record steps.
• Build relationships with industry insiders.

Skills

Music industry experience

Artist development

Communication skills

Self-starter

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Sony Music Entertainment fuels the creative journey and supports artists across more than 70 countries. We work at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology to bring imagination and expertise to new products and platforms, embracing new business models and breakthrough tools while upholding artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

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

Role

The Manager, A&R with AWAL will be responsible for finding and acquiring recording artists, songs and producers, and leading artist development efforts for artists in all genres. This role reports directly to the President and Head of A&R, AWAL North America.

Responsibilities

• Attend live shows at clubs, showcases, concerts, and other venues.
• Provide comprehensive feedback on new music to the Head of A&R and/or other requesting senior A&R executives.
• Propose new artists for AWAL.
• Visit artist/band websites and social networking sites.
• Search for new songs for existing talent on AWAL.
• Coordinate label relationships for an artist once they are signed to AWAL.
• Provide creative input and direction on artist's material.
• Find suitable producers and recording studios.
• Coordinate pre-production and production, mixing, and mastering.
• Plan recording budgets for assigned projects.
• Keep projects within agreed budget and schedule/timeline.
• Evaluate recording and mixing progress for AWAL artists.
• Coordinate all asset deliverables to appropriate production department/areas in a timely manner.
• Maintain files/records on all shows attended.
• Work closely with other label departments/employees including marketing, publicity, and sales to determine follow-up steps once the record has been completed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry insiders (managers, agents, attorneys, concert promoters, radio promo reps, retail contacts, trade and consumer press, tastemakers, etc.).

Qualifications

• Passionate about all things music.
• Three (3) or more years of music or entertainment industry experience, with a demonstrated track record of finding new and emerging artists/talent.
• Knowledge of the steps in making and releasing a record.
• Prior experience working with artists from a variety of genres.
• Proactive, self-starter with strong problem solving, social, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while paying attention to detail and spotting potential issues.

What we give you

• Join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you can channel your passion every day.
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• An attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
• Voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, mental health resources, fertility coverage, paid leave for childbirth or bonding, caregiving leave, and programs for families with diverse needs.
• Investment in your professional growth and development.
• The space to accelerate progress 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 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.

The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or benefits. The actual base salary offered depends on factors including qualifications, years of experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

New York Pay Range

$75,000 — $85,000 USD