Manager A&R

Create Music Group is an LA-based digital music company that provides artists and labels with distribution, rights management, and creative services. We monetize billions of monthly music streams and have collected over millions in previously unclaimed revenue for artists and labels. Clients include Ice Spice, Future, JLo, City Girls, Slander, Marshmello, Don Diablo, Trippie Redd, Migos, and more.

SUMMARY:

The Manager A&R is responsible for overall A&R initiatives and deals, managing and developing artists, and being the primary point of contact to help build and maintain new and current artist relationships. This role will work closely with Project Managers, Legal, and Data Teams related to contracts, deals, and sales to ensure proper and timely execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee new client signing processes for all A&R deals from beginning to end including deal proposals, submissions, and entries.
• Manage, draft and finalize contracts, track legal agreements, and ensure that all paperwork is documents are completed accurately and timely.
• Manage A&R initiatives including artist announcements for monthly new clients, scheduling client calls, arranging meetings between artists, producers and A&R team to discuss music projects, demos and contracts.
• Manage demo submission from new and established artists to ensure they are properly filed and reviewed by the A&R department.
• Developing and managing artists by collaborating with songwriters and producers, selecting songs for the artist to record, and providing feedback on performances.
• Act as a primary point of contact for artist prospects by managing inbox for all client inquiries,while building and maintaining new and current relationships.
• Work closely across all A&R teams along with various departments for updates on metrics and deal statuses, new artist signings, client inquiries and requests and ensuring process efficiency.
• May conduct research on the latest industry trends, emerging artists, and potential collaborations to keep the A&R department up-to-date.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma and/or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field
• 3+ years of related experience in A&R and proven experience in A&R and/or talent scouting
• Experience and strong knowledge of music industry, genre, and trends
• Ability to evaluate the commercial viability of an artist or project, understand financial and legal aspects of the music industry, and make informed business decisions
• Ability to identify potential hits and recognize emerging trends in the music industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize with the appropriate sense of urgency
• Ability to work with different systems
• Ability to communicate with staff of all levels and cultivate relationships with industry professionals
• Passion for music preferred
• Legal experience preferred

PAY SCALE:

• $50,000 - $55,000/annually