A&R/ Talent Scout

This is a Full Time Job

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a broad roster of artists including local artists and international superstars, with a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is seeking an individual to help work on initiatives related to The Orchard and its products.

We are looking for an experienced A&R Talent Scout to join our team in Paris.

Responsibilities

• Scout new musical talent: artists / producers / beatmakers
• Scout a pool of visual & creative talent: photographers / videographers & creative resources
• Build strong relationships with artists and artist management
• Coordinate with artist management and creative in order to facilitate the development of products from inception to completion
• Coordinate with artist management and in-house teams to ensure delivery of distribution and services value proposition
• Manage release setup to ensure the production process stays on schedule
• Representing The Orchard in meetings, at shows, and on calls with artist management and bands/brands
• Analyze the impact of all spending, marketing, and promotional activity, and put together materials to communicate findings to wider artist services vertical and management
• Identify potential artist and management targets
• Act as local industry representative attending events and conferences as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the music industry in a management, production, or curation capacity
• In-depth knowledge of content marketing, consumption habits, fan communication methods, and social trends
• Ability to be both creative and data-driven
• Proven ability to source and cultivate relationships with third parties
• Strong experience and understanding of the local music industry and digital landscape.
• Excellent knowledge of the digital space, including music retail, analytics and social media, with an ability to adapt to a constantly changing landscape.
• Highly advanced organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize to tight deadlines.
• Passionate about Independent music, with a willingness to attend industry events and shows.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required and able to travel internationally.