A&R Data Specialist - Awal
Sony Music
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
At AWAL, we are revolutionizing the recording business through partnering with artists to tell stories that shape culture. By putting the creator at the center of everything we do and transforming the way artists release music, AWAL has become the partner of choice for innovative artists at all stages of their careers. The leading artists who have already chosen AWAL include Laufey, Jungle, Djo, JVKE, Little Simz, The Beaches, JPEGMAFIA and many more.
AWAL is currently over 180 people based across 10 offices, and we’re continuing to grow. That’s where you come in. If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story! Apply today and tell us why you are the best addition to our successful team.
As an A&R Data Specialist you will support the data optimization and strategy for AWAL. This role drives strategy, execution, and improvement of A&R for all of label’s current and perspective artists.
What you'll do:
• Research and evaluate new music performance using a variety of internal and external platforms
• Monitor music blogs and digital magazines for music premieres and top chart/playlist placements
• Generate weekly reports and lead meetings to brief team on artists of interest
• Work with the analytics team to develop queries, dashboards, and other identification tools
• Create artist-specific reports detailing audience growth and consumption relative to similar artists
• Compile and monitor stream count and social media metrics for priority artists
• Identify and interpret relevant data in the context of the current music landscape
• Assess and summarize tendencies in consumption source across genres/subgenres
• Proactively identify additional areas for analysis and identification of new artists
• Track global independent artists and labels, identify potential partnership opportunities
Who you are:
• At least 2-5 years of experience at a record label or other related media companies
• Strong passion for music, specifically discovering new music
• In-depth knowledge of the independent music landscape and associated information sources (blogs, magazines, etc.)
• Prior experience (including internships) in an A&R and/or data-driven role
• Expertise with aggregating and manipulating robust sets of data to draw tangible insights
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, Excel, Powerpoint
• Ability to quickly acclimate with internal data analysis tools, experience with Looker a plus
• Strong understanding of the influencer space
General awareness / knowledge of social media trends (what is working and
going viral now)
• Knowledge of and familiarity with music monitoring platforms such as Music Connect, Mediabase, and Indify
• A team player that is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to help out the team
• Bachelor’s degree 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
Salary/Benefits
$65,000.00 - 75,000.00 per year
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
New York Pay Range
$65,000 - $75,000 USD
Additional Information
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.
