
A&R Administration Analyst
Sony Music
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
This position assists every aspect of the Santa Anna Label Group’s (SALG) A&R department. You’ll be helping out both the audio (music) A&R department and the visual A&R department (handling photos and video assets).
What you'll do:
• Liaise with finance on all A&R invoices to get all vendors set up and paid quickly
• Work with our internal asset management system to manage audio and visual files for SALG staff.
• Send and receive video files via AOMA, Ci, Promo Tool, and Aspera Faspex to A&R internal team
• Liaise with artist teams for studio work, recording travel and other recording needs.
• Handle all vendor set up and royalty and legal contacts related to these vendors.
• Partner with producers, side artists, session players and the like as well as their respective teams to clear records for SALG release.
• Work with sample owners and sample clearing houses to clear records for SALG release.
• Assist A&R team and A&R admin team with release scheduling, planning and the like.
Who you are:
• The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has a minimum of 2-4 year of prior experience, preferably in the general field of music.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint/Keynote, Photoshop & Outlook), an intimate knowledge of all DSPs, and general knowledge of Google docs, Smartsheet and similar tools
• Broad understanding of the recording process, clearances, samples and the roles they play in creating a song.
• Willing and able to learn a variety of proprietary Sony Music analytics tools, invoicing programs, etc.
• Successful candidate needs to possess a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn and a demonstrated ability to thrive and stay organized in a fast-paced work environment while juggling multiple tasks and priorities.
• A proactive, flexible, self-starter who has strong problem-solving, social and interpersonal skills.
• The use of discretion and the maintenance of high levels of confidentiality are also required.
Salary/Benefits
$66,300 - $75,000 /year USD
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like 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
• Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
Perks
• Inclusive, collaborative and global community
• Modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• Investment in professional growth and development
• Space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess
Additional Information
Sony Music's catalog is vast, and the A&R team plays a crucial role in curating and exposing this incredible collection to both existing and future fans.