Manager, A&R
Sony Music
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
The Manager, A&R responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to:
What you'll do:
• Evaluate and recommend new talent and coordinate the signing of new talent to Columbia Records
• Act as a label liaison for assigned artists
• Attend live showcases/concerts
• Oversee the recording, production, mastering, and sequencing of artist projects
• Provide creative input and direction on artist’s material and recording career
• Find suitable producers, writers/co-writers, sound engineers and recording studios
• Coordinate pre-production and production, mixing and mastering
• Plan and monitor recording budgets for assigned projects and keep projects within agreed budget and schedule/timeline
• Evaluate recording and mixing progress for assigned artists
• Work closely with other label departments/employees including marketing, publicity, promotion and sales to try to ensure recorded material is commercially successful
• Develop and maintain relationships within industry (managers, agents, attorneys, concert promoters, radio promo reps, retail contacts, trade and consumer press, tastemakers, etc.)
Who you are:
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in A&R within the music industry with demonstrated track record of discovering new artists that fit with the musical direction of Columbia Records
• Must be able to create and maintain very strong relationships internally (Marketing, Publicity, Promotion, Sales, Touring, Legal, A&R Administration, Release Planning, Finance, etc.) as well as externally (artists, producers, booking agents, tour managers, press, industry contacts)
• Exceptional communication and time management skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as be a team player
• A flexible, proactive, self-starter who has strong problem solving, social and interpersonal skills
• The ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Must be available to travel and attend evening showcases as required
• Must understand the artist lifestyle and have great artist relations.
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
$80,000.00 - 90,000.00 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
$80,000 - $90,000 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.
