A&R Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

A&R Assistant
Job Description:

Department Description:

Atlantic has always been and continues to be an A&R driven record label. The A&R Department operates as the primary source of talent scouting and record making within Atlantic Records. It is A&R that allows us to identify and sign new talent and continue making records for currently signed artists on the roster.

High Level Job Description:

Support three A&Rs in fulfilling any and all of their A&R and administrative duties.

Detailed Job Description/ Responsibilities:
• Responsible for assisting three A&Rs in all aspects
• Manage and schedule meetings, showcases, and calendars for three A&Rs and artist clients
• Coordinate sessions for artist clients with producers and songwriters
• Handle travel and itineraries for A&Rs and artist clients
• Act as a liaison between the label, artists, and management companies that represent them
• Work closely with all departments including marketing, publicity, sales, product management, finance and legal
• Assist and participate in coordination of record production. Work with mixing and mastering engineers, studio managers, and artists throughout the process
• Maintain and develop relationships directly with artists
• Scout and research new artist, songwriter, and producer talent for Atlantic Records
• Review demo submissions and cover shows
• Coordinate detailed bi-weekly A&R research reports and other scouting projects for the SVP
• Cover studio sessions for the A&R's artist roster
• Provide all levels of support including phones, expense reports, travel, and studio bookings
• Supervise Interns, give them daily and weekly tasks, explain basic A&R research

Required Competencies/Skills:
• Must have high interest in A&R and researching new unsigned artists
• Good ear for music
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
• Proactive about developing relationships with coworkers and other industry professionals

Special Requirements/Preferences:
• Previous music industry experience is preferred
• Knowledge of iTunes & sound scan is preferred
• Familiarity with the Los Angeles area music scene is preferred

Education
Required:

Bachelors Degree. Prior assistant experience in the music industry is preferred. Must be well versed in all Microsoft Office programs (specifically Outlook/Word/Excel), Soundscan, Mediabase and iTunes. Must be proactive, passionate, and driven to learn about all aspects of Pop and Urban A&R

Why join us?

Warner Music Group is all about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business.

It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music, every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA.

Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today.

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