Manager, A&R

This 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.