Sony Music Entertainment
Director A&R
Sony Music Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA
About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
The Director, A&R responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to:
What you'll do:
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.
California based applicants have certain rights under California law. Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.
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.
California Pay Range
$85,000-$95,000 USD
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
The Director, 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
- 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
- Keep projects within agreed budget and schedule/timeline
- Evaluate recording and mixing progress for label's artists
- Maintain files/records on all projects released, proposed or submissions denied
- 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.)
- Manage company's A&R consultants and/or scouts in direction and budgets
- Advise on US catalog exploitation
- Assist in developing broader portfolio of products and services for label (e.g. strategic partnerships, 360 deals and equity touring deals)
- Minimum of 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 RCA
- 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
- Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook) and an intimate knowledge of the internet
- 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.
- 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
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.
California based applicants have certain rights under California law. Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.
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.
California Pay Range
$85,000-$95,000 USD