Director, A&R
Create Music GroupCalifornia, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
90000 - 120000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Create Music Group blends the scale and infrastructure of a major label with the agility of an independent outfit, offering artists a full suite of services from distribution and publishing to sync licensing and studio recording. The firm partners with top artists, labels, and brands, helping them monetize content across every platform— including YouTube—while maintaining creative control. By combining data-driven insights with industry-wide relationships, Create Music Group delivers tailored solutions that maximize revenue and exposure. Its collaborative culture empowers artists to focus on creativity while the company handles the business side.
Job Description
We're looking for an entrepreneurial and culturally fluent Director, A&R to build the Create Music Group roster. This role will source commercially viable music, lead music deals, deliver artist signings, and build a pipeline of music talent.
Requirements
- Source, evaluate, and close a range of opportunities across artist deals, distribution partnerships, publishing and/or catalog
- Identify culturally relevant and commercially promising talent, rights, and partner opportunities across global and contemporary genres
- Present and pitch potential artist deals and acquisitions to VP, SVP, CFO and CEO
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of artist, rights, and business development opportunities aligned with company growth priorities
- Support deal strategy, business case development, and internal recommendations around signings, partnerships, and acquisitions
Benefits
- Performance bonus
- Fair compensation within $90,000 - $120,000 USD/year
