Director, A&R - Disruptor Management

<p><strong><u>About Sony Music Entertainment</u></strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.</p> <p>The&nbsp;<strong>Director, A&amp;R&nbsp;</strong>will initiate and implement an A&amp;R strategy that incorporates discovering new artists who have the potential to be commercially successful, finding the right songs for new and current assigned artists, and overseeing the ongoing development and recording of all assigned artists.</p> <h2><strong>What you'll do:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Find and acquire recording artists, songs and producers through demos, recordings and live performances.</li> <li>Cultivate relationships with artists and representatives and negotiate deals.</li> <li>Solicit producers and coordinate meetings with artists and producers.</li> <li>Spearhead recording, mixing and mastering sessions.</li> <li>Select singles and key tracks.</li> <li>Provide comprehensive feedback on new music to leadership.</li> <li>Review and recommend submitted/solicited demos as well as online material.</li> <li>Provide creative input and direction on artist’s material.</li> <li>Plan and monitor recording budgets for assigned projects.</li> <li>Keep projects within agreed budget and schedule/timeline.</li> </ul> <h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job"><strong>Who you are:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>4+ years of experience in A&amp;R.</li> <li>Strong communication skills.</li> <li>Strong artist relations skills.</li> <li>Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects throughout the day.</li> <li>Ability to handle talent relations effectively.</li> <li>Ability to understand, manage and forecast budgets.</li> <li>Travel is required as needed.</li> <