Senior Vice President, A&R

This is a Full Time Job

Job Location:
This position can be located in Los Angeles or New York City.

Job Title:
Senior Vice President, A&R

Responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to:

What you'll do:
• Evaluate new talent and serve as a liaison between assigned artists and the label
• Recommend new talent, concepts and projects to sign to Columbia
• Attend live showcases/concerts
• Act as label liaison with the artist once they are signed to the label
• Oversee the recording, production, mastering, and sequencing of artist projects
• Provide creative input and direct on artist’s material and recording career
• Find suitable producers, writers/co-writers, sound engineers and recording studios
• Coordinate pre-production and production, mixing, mastering
• Plan and monitor recording budgets for assigned projects
• Evaluate recording and mixing progress for label’s artists

Who you are:
• Minimum of 10 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
• Must have experience in and a passion for R&B/Hip hop music
• Must be able to create and maintain very strong relationships internally (Marketing, Publicity, Promotion, Sales, Touring and Events, Legal, A&R Administration, Release Planning, Finance, etc.) as well as well as externally (artists, producers, booking agents, tour managers, press, industry contacts)
• Hands-on experience required in all the different steps in the recording, production, mastering, sequencing and release of a record
• Exceptional communication and time management skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as be a team player
• 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.