Senior Artists & Repertoire Manager

23 Hours ago • 4-5 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

As the Senior A&R Manager, you will be responsible for managing artists on the Domestic roster, including talent scouting and artist development. Key responsibilities include managing the A&R department workflow, identifying and discovering musical talent, negotiating contracts, overseeing artist projects, building relationships, developing strategic plans, and ensuring contractual compliance. The role involves engaging with third-party editors, liaising with music video producers, and finding new music for artists. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the music industry.
Must have:
  • Manage A&R department workflow.
  • Talent Scouting and Artist Development
  • Lead negotiations with artists.
  • Develop and execute artist projects.
  • Build strong relationships with artists.
Perks:
  • Opportunity to fuel the creative journey
  • A modern office environment
  • Investment in professional growth & development

Job Details

 

As the Senior A&R Manager will be accountable and responsible for the management of artists on the Domestic roster, including talent scouting and artist development.

 
What you'll do:
  • Managing A&R department workflow.
  • Talent Scouting and Artist DevelopmentIdentify and discover promising musical talent through various channels such as live performances, online platforms,recommendations, and industry contacts.
  • Lead negotiations with artists, managers, or agents to secure recording and management contracts.
  • Develop and present compelling offers that align with the company strategic objectives and artist's career goals.
  • Oversee the development and execution of artist projects from beginning to release, ensuring alignment with timelines,budgets, and quality standards.
  • Build strong relationships with artists, producers, composer and industry people to foster trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
  • Develop strategic plans and recommendations for artist signings, repertoire development, and market positioning.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including royalty payments, advance recoupment, and rights management.
  • Engaging with third-party editors for editing material including lyric videos, cover art, edited photos and music videos.
  • Liaising with music video producers and finding potential production companies to work together on upcoming music video releases.
  • Finding new music and potential tracks for artists.
  • Any other duties assigned by the Company and/or GM, Malaysia from time to time.
 
Who you are:
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, multi-media, music business, digital business, mathematic, business management or any related field is preferred, but not mandate.
  • is preferred, but not mandate.
  • At least 4 - 5 years of progressive A&R experience at a record label or other related media companies.
  • Superb written and oral communication skills.
  • Thorough understanding of the music & entertainment marketplace.
  •  Knowledge of the music streaming landscape.
  •  Solid understanding / interest in lifestyle verticals and Urban culture.
  • Social Media Obsessed: Demonstrated knowledge of and professional planning and executing experience with social platforms (Facebook, IG, TikTok, Twitter, Youtube, Google, Line etc.).
  • Must be able to accept changes readily, both in job responsibilities, as well as in the work environment, and have the ability to be flexible in adapting to re-prioritized tasks.
  • Extremely detail-oriented and organized.
  • Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to speak in forums, meetings and presentations.
  • Experienced and skilled at acting as a liaison between the artists/artist management and the label using persuasion, empathy, communication and trust is a plus.
  • Must be highly organized and capable of developing and keeping to a project timeline.
  •  Creative, self-starter with exceptional follow-up skills.

What we give you:

  • You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
  • A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
  • We invest in your professional growth & development

 

Equal Opportunities

As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music’s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual’s sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.

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