Director of A&R Research
Sony Music
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
A&R Research 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:
• Organize and then evaluate new artist submissions.
• Actively search blogs, social media and charts for potential new talent.
• Attend local shows and industry showcases and report back to supervisor.
• Work through distribution deal negotiations and signings with BA
• Research and evaluate new music performance using a variety of internal and external platforms.
• Monitor social media, charts, music blogs and digital magazines for music premieres and top chart/playlist placements.
• Generate weekly reports to brief team on artists of interest
• Work with the Sony analytics team to develop queries, dashboards, and other identification tool.
• Create artist-specific reports detailing audience growth and consumption relative to similar artists.
• Compile and monitor stream count and social media metrics for priority artists.
• Identify and interpret relevant data in the context of the current music landscape.
• Assess and summarize tendencies in consumption source across genres/subgenres.
• Proactively identify additional areas for analysis and identification of new artists.
• Track global independent artists and labels, identify potential partnership opportunities.
Who you are:
• 4-8 years of experience in A&R Research
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects throughout the da.
• Extensive knowledge of different DSPs and social media platforms as well as Music Connect, Mediabase, Shazam, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of the independent music landscape and associated information sources (blogs, magazines, etc.)
• Prior experience in an A&R and/or data-driven role.
• Expertise with aggregating and manipulating robust sets of data to draw tangible insights.
• Ability to quickly acclimate with internal data analysis tools.
Salary/Benefits
$80,000 - $120,000 /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 and positively disrupt
• Time off for a winter recess
Additional Information
Sony Music is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes some of the most popular and influential artists in the world.
