A&R Operations Manager

About the role

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies. The A&R operations manager will oversee the operations of the music company, including budgeting, scheduling, logistics, contracts, and vendor relations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for music, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the music company, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Cook up and monitor the budget, timeline, and deliverables of various projects, campaigns and events, including but not limited to all invoicing related to the projects and responsible for all control waivers.
• Negotiate and maintain contracts and agreements with artists, venues, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Identify and resolve any operational issues or challenges.
• Prepare and present reports and analysis on the operations performance and outcomes.
• Responsible for Budget control, working along with the A&R Associate Director.
• All invoicing related to the projects.
• Seek overage approvals from the department head in timely manner / advance.
• Support on specific special projects.
• Booking artists necessities and requests.
• Aid in creating product label copy.
• Responsible for control waivers or waivers control.
• Monitor and data analysis of distributed labels performance.
• Update on artist discovery tools and dashboard.
• Cordination in Publishing.
• Monitor 360/Atmos production flow.
• Aid in coordination of department meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, music management, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in operations management, preferably in the music industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and project management software.
• Knowledge of music production, distribution, and licensing processes.
• Ability to work under pressure, flexibility, multitask, and prioritize.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative.
• Passionate about music and the music industry.

Qualifications

• Passionate about music and the music industry.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in music industry operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Understanding of music production, distribution, and licensing.

Benefits

The company offers an attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching. Additional benefits include company-paid identity theft protection, 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.

Pay

$95,000 - $105,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time