Director A&R - AWAL

At Sony Music Entertainment, we are looking for a Director, A&R to lead artist development efforts and find and acquire recording artists, songs, and producers. The role will report to the SVP, Head of A&R, AWAL North America and can be based in New York or Los Angeles.

Requirements

• Find and acquire recording artists, songs, and producers through demos, recordings, and live performances
• Cultivate relationships with artists and representatives and negotiate deals
• Spearhead recording, mixing, and mastering sessions
• Act as liaison with artist, artist managers, and art department regarding marketing concepts
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects throughout the day
• Ability to handle and defuse intense situations
• Ability to handle talent relations effectively
• Ability to understand, manage, and forecast budgets
• Travel is required as needed
• Must be willing and able to attend concerts, artist appearances, and photo and video shoots as requested
• Must be able to attend artist performances, recording sessions, and rehearsals

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401K with 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