Job Summary:
Sony Music Entertainment is a leading company in the music industry, dedicated to supporting a diverse roster of artists. The Manager, A&R with AWAL will be responsible for finding and acquiring recording artists, songs, and producers, as well as leading artist development efforts across various genres.
Responsibilities:
โข Attend live shows at clubs, showcases, concerts, and other venues.
โข Provide comprehensive feedback on new music to the Head of A&R and/or other requesting senior A&R executives.
โข Propose new artists for AWAL.
โข Visit artist/band websites and social networking sites.
โข Search for new songs for existing talent on AWAL.
โข Coordinate label relationships for an artist once they are signed to AWAL.
โข Provide creative input and direction on artistโs material.
โข Find suitable producers and recording studios
โข Coordinate pre-production and production, mixing, mastering
โข Plan recording budgets for assigned projects.
โข Keep projects within agreed budget and schedule/timeline.
โข Evaluate recording and mixing progress for AWAL artists.
โข Coordinate all asset deliverables to appropriate production department/areas in timely manner.
โข Maintain files/records on all shows attended.
โข Work closely with other label departments/employees including marketing, publicity, sales to determine follow up steps once the record has been completed.
โข Develop and maintain relationships with industry insiders (managers, agents, attorneys, concert promoters, radio promo reps, retail contacts, trade and consumer press, tastemakers, etc.).
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Have three (3) + years of music or entertainment industry experience, with a demonstrated track record of finding new and emerging artists/talent.
โข Have knowledge of the different steps in the making of and release of a record required.
โข Must have prior experience working with artists from a variety of genres.
โข A proactive, self-starter who has strong problem solving, social, and interpersonal skills.
โข Exceptional communication and time management skills.
โข Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while still paying attention to detail and spotting potential issues is absolutely key.
Preferred:
โข Passionate about all things music.
Company:
Sony Music is a music corporation owned and operated by Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate. It is a sub-organization of Legacy Recordings. Founded in 1929, the company is headquartered in New York, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.