The Director, A&R will be responsible for finding recording artists and songs using analytical tools and data, along with gut instinct A&R and ears. This role will report directly to Co-Presidents of JIVE records and will be New York City based.
What you'll do:
• Identify and sign established and emerging talent to JIVE Records.
• Manage recording budgets and the recording process for artists signed to JIVE Records as part of a wider team.
• Scout for new talent and attend shows on behalf of the team, supported by our A&R scout structure.
• Take meetings with artists, managers, lawyers, labels, educate them on what JIVE Records is.
• Help coordinate communication on new / promising artists with the rest of the global JIVE Records team.
• Champion great artists and promote their success within the JIVE Records structure.
• Be a collaborative and supportive team member.
Who you are:
• Outstanding communication and relationship building skills
• Passionate about new music and discovering new talent
• Detailed knowledge of the music industry and how it is developing, and an understanding of recording contracts
• A great network and learned experience from the music industry
• A self-starter, a quick learner, a highly organized individual with proven ability to multi-task and work under pressure and with a high level of attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial spirit, forward thinking and a creative and positive attitude
• An artist first approach to the artist / label relationship
• You will already be established in A&R with a track record of signings, this is not an entry level role Reference: ECNJOBID-66-249-70-97 in the application
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