Manager, A&R - AWAL

About Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment fuels the creative journey. Founded in pioneering roles, we've nurtured iconic artists and produced influential recordings. Today, we support international superstars and independent artists across multiple genres.

What You'll Do

• Attend live shows at various venues
• Provide comprehensive feedback on new music to senior A&R executives
• Propose new artists for AWAL
• Visit artist/band websites and social networking sites
• Search for new songs for existing talent on AWAL
• Cook up label relationships for an artist once signed to AWAL
• Offer creative input and direction on artist's material
• Find suitable producers and recording studios
• Cook up recording budgets for assigned projects
• Keep projects within agreed budget and timeline
• Evaluate recording and mixing progress for AWAL artists
• Cook up all asset deliverables to appropriate production departments in a timely manner
• Maintain files/records on all shows attended
• Work closely with other label departments/employees including marketing, publicity, sales to determine follow-up steps once the record has been completed
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry insiders (managers, agents, attorneys, concert promoters, radio promo reps, retail contacts, trade and consumer press, tastemakers, etc.)

Who You Are

• Passionate about all things music
• Have three (3) + years of music or entertainment industry experience, with a demonstrated track record of finding new and emerging artists/talent
• Have knowledge of the different steps in the making of and release of a record
• Must have prior experience working with artists from a variety of genres
• A proactive, self-starter who has strong problem solving, social, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional communication and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while still paying attention to detail and spotting potential issues is absolutely key

What We Give You

• An inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + 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
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess