About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps.
Responsibilities
- Identify and sign emerging recording artists, songwriters, and producers through industry relationships, demos, online platforms, and live performances.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with artists, managers, representatives, producers, and other creative partners.
- Negotiate artist-related agreements and support deal-making processes.
- Source and coordinate collaborations between artists and producers to create impactful music projects.
- Oversee recording processes, including studio sessions, mixing, and mastering activities.
- Provide creative direction and feedback on artist material, recordings, and overall artistic development.
- Evaluate demos, submissions, and digital content to identify promising opportunities.
- Recommend key tracks and singles while supporting release strategies.
- Deliver insights and recommendations on new music opportunities to leadership teams.
- Manage recording budgets, timelines, and project milestones to ensure successful delivery.
- Attend concerts, artist appearances, rehearsals, and creative sessions as needed to support assigned projects.
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional experience in A&R, artist development, or a related music industry role.
- Proven ability to discover, evaluate, and develop emerging talent.
- Strong artist relations skills with the ability to build trust and maintain long-term partnerships.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-moving creative environment.
- Experience overseeing budgets, timelines, and production processes.
- Strong understanding of current music trends, audiences, and commercial opportunities.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly as required.
- Availability to attend live performances, recording sessions, photo shoots, video shoots, and industry events.
- Strong creative judgment with the ability to provide meaningful artistic feedback.
Conditions
- Competitive annual base salary range of approximately $140,000 USD for California-based applicants, with final compensation based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
- Opportunity to work within a global creative environment supporting innovative artists and music projects.
- Hybrid work flexibility combining remote work options with in-person collaboration.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, and 401(k) with employer matching.
- Additional voluntary benefits including identity theft protection, mental health and meditation resources, fertility support, caregiver programs, and pet-related resources.
- Paid leave programs including parental and caregiver leave.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Tuition and student loan reimbursement programs.
- Time off opportunities, including a winter recess period.
- Collaborative workplace culture focused on creativity, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and innovation.