Director A&R - AWAL

About Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment fuels the creative journey, having pioneered music history from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. With a presence in more than 70 countries, we support a diverse roster of international superstars, independent artists, and visionary creators. Positioned at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to new products and platforms, embrace innovative business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. We are committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Find and acquire recording artists, songs, and producers through demos, recordings, and live performances.
• Cultivate relationships with artists and representatives and negotiate deals.
• Solicit producers and coordinate meetings with artists and producers.
• Spearhead recording, mixing, and mastering sessions.
• Select singles and key tracks.
• Act as liaison with artists, artist managers, and the art department regarding marketing concepts.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in A&R and artist development.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong artist‑relation skills.
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects throughout the day.
• Ability to handle and defuse intense situations.
• Ability to handle talent relations effectively.
• Able to work across multiple departments successfully.
• Ability to understand, manage, and forecast budgets.
• Travel required as needed.
• Willing and able to attend concerts, artist appearances, and photo/video shoots as requested.
• Must be able to attend artist performances, recording sessions, and rehearsals.

Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative, and global community.
• Modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Voluntary benefits such as 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.
• Investment in professional growth and development.
• Space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next.
• Time off for a winter recess.

Pay

New York Pay Range: $90,000 — $120,000 USD