A&R Assistant, AWAL

This position assists every aspect of AWAL's President and Head of A&R.  You’ll be helping out both the audio (music) A&R department and the visual A&R department (handling photos and video assets).  AWAL's frontline and catalog is vast, and you’ll be involved in nearly every part of it as the A&R team helps curate and expose this incredible catalog to existing and future fans.

• Liaise with finance on all A&R invoices to get all vendors set up and paid quickly
• Perform A&R research on a thorough and extensive basis on multiple platforms
• Playlist curation tasks for the audio A&R staff
• Handle all incoming and outgoing mail, packages and storage areas
• Assist the President with basic administrative duties (scheduling meetings, travel, expense reports, etc)
• Calendar management, including scheduling of appointments across multiple time zones, arranging rooms, video conferences, and audio facilities, routing meeting agendas and key documents
• Screen incoming calls and greet guests
• Manage domestic and international travel schedules for the President of AWAL
• Complete monthly T&E reports in Concur, pay department invoices, and reconcile AMEX Travel statements
• Oversee the overall operations and efficiency of the office for AWAL US
• Provide key executive administrative support to the President of AWAL US - anticipate needs, follow-through on all details and handle all confidential situations
• Build and maintain relationships with AWAL and SME executives as well as all major label acquisitions; serving as direct liaison between the President of AWAL US and all global external business partners
• Plan and manage events for AWAL US including NY-based and international meetings, artist showcases, concert outings, and all staff teambuilding events.  Work with finance to establish a budget, research options (venues, location sites, transportation, catering, permits as necessary, etc.), develop proposal and make recommendations, select vendors and sign contracts ensuring competitive pricing and oversee execution
• Manage office floor plans – ensure accuracy of allocation charges, manage space allocations and create setup for all new employees
• Oversee and manage all aspects of employee moves
• Serve as point of contact for NY and LA-based staff as relates to AWAL and Sony facilities regarding building policies and work to be done or maintenance issues; IT & Telecommunications regarding purchased employee equipment; other vendors as needed

• 2 plus years administrative experience required (music industry experience a plus)
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task and meet pressure deadlines
• Flexibility with hours
• Highly Organized
• Fast learner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• 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
• 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

• 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
• Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines the flexibility of remote working with the benefits of in-person collaboration whenever we need to come together to do our best work. Managers will partner with their teams and employees to establish work arrangements that meet the business, team, and individual needs.
• 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 recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.