Manager, A&R, Us Latin

This is a Full Time Job

Sony Music Entertainment (SME) is looking for an enthusiastic Manager, A&R with experience in Mexican Regional Music to join its exceptional A&R team at Sony US Latin based in Los Angeles, CA. This role will be a Flex First role (in-office and working remotely).

What you'll do:
• Attend live shows at clubs, showcases, concerts, and other venues.
• Providing comprehensive feedback on new music to VP, A&R and/or other requesting label party.
• Propose new artists for label.
• Log, review, and recommend submitted/solicited demos.
• Visit artist/band websites and social networking sites.
• Search for new songs for existing talent on the label.
• Coordinate label relationships for an artist once they are signed to the label.
• Provide creative input and direction on artist’s material.
• Find suitable producers and recording studios.
• Coordinate pre-production and production, mixing, mastering.
• Plan recording budgets for assigned projects.
• Keep projects within agreed budget and schedule/timeline.
• Evaluate recording and mixing progress for label’s artists.
• Coordinate all asset deliverables to appropriate production department/areas in 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.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Have three (3) years of music or entertainment industry experience, with a demonstrated track record of finding new and emerging artists/talent.
• Ability to work in the Los Angeles, CA area.
• Have knowledge of the different steps in the making of and release of a record required.
• 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.
• Proven experience in a role that required strict confidentiality, outstanding organizational skills, and ability to maintain composure and effectiveness in stressful situations.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Must be able to work independently but be a team player and flexible.
• Must be able to create and maintain good relationships with artists, managers, attorneys, etc.
• Multitasking and organizational skills a must.
• Must be available to travel and attend evening showcases as required.
• Overnights and weekends may be required from time to time.
• Must be fully bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Strong computer skills including MS Office (advanced Excel proficiency preferred)
• Intimate knowledge of the internet and social media platforms.

What we give you:
• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• 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
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Time off for a winter r