Administrator, A&R

This is a Full Time Job

EMI CMG - Greater Nashville Area

EMI Christian Music Group in Brentwood, TN is seeking an Administrator, A&R.

Job Purpose
To provide administrative and operational support to the A&R department including phone, calendar and other support as required to VP, A&R. Help create an A&R staff that is both accessible and responsive. Facilitate communication externally with artists, managers, writers and production personnel related to production. Provide document control including expense reports, travel itineraries, etc. Support the Finance and A&R Teams with production-related tasks including production spend and requesting checks for producers and artists.

Essential Job Functions
•Maintain a practical and technical working knowledge of the Production Schedule and Release Schedule and provide regular, accurate updates for VP, A&R and President

•Coordinate an attend A&R department meetings and other key interdepartmental meetings while provide agendas and other support as required.

•Plan and execute showcases

•Create and/or assist A&R team with music, PowerPoint and other presentations as needed

•Assist all A&R representatives in awareness of and meeting their project dates

•Copy and distribute approved music for external and internal use as needed.

•Keep VP, A&R informed of important updates relating to artists, projects, A&R staff and departmental issues to ensure compliance on all label procedures and policies

•Coordinate travel for the A&R department and secure necessary approvals

•Prepare and maintain expense report forms for the A&R Department and track them for reimbursement purposes

•Create & maintain budget tracking spreadsheets for every project in production, processing invoices, requesting payment for producers & completing monthly reports

•Assist in gathering, editing, & transcribing lyrics, posting final lyrics

•Establish and maintain up-to-date filing and maintain and oversee product archives

•Order office supplies as needed

•Submit nominations for Grammy Awards and other Industry Awards as requested

•Be available and proactive in assisting artists’ needs and serve as liaison to producers

•Maintain discretion and confidentiality

•Create an environment of trust and reliability with staff members, artists and other outside individuals so they feel their needs are being addressed in an efficient manner

Desired Skills and Experience
Proficient in:
•Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, FileMakerPro and Powerpoint
•Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively within a fast paced environment
•Proven people skills
•Ability to carry out tasks with limited supervision
•Ability to adapt in an environment where change is constant

Education & Experience:
•College degree
•3-5 Years of experience in the Christian Music Industry

Company Description
EMI Christian Music Group is the market leader in the field of Christian recorded music, distribution, and music publishing. Established in 1994 following the acquisition of The Sparrow Corporation, EMI Christian Music Group now operates several divisions including EMI CMG Label Group (Sparrow Records and ForeFront Records), EMI Gospel, EMI CMG Distribution, and EMI CMG Publishing.

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