A&R Scout

Sony Music Entertainment US · New York City, NY

Company

Sony Music Entertainment US

Location

New York City, NY

Type

Full Time

Job Description

As an A&R scout, you will report to the SVP, A&R and the VP, A&R. You will be responsible for scouting new artists regularly as well as helping out with the operations regarding our projects on a need be basis. You will also be responsible for handling administrative tasks for us such as doing expenses, booking travel, setting up meetings, and handling calls.

What you'll do:

Administrative Support

  • Provide administrative support to A&R executive including calendar maintenance, expenses, travel and phones.  

A&R - Scouting

  • Attending local shows and industry showcases to evaluate potential signings.
  • Independent Research to gather information on potential artists/songs that may be of interest to the label.
  • Monitoring weekly sales, streaming numbers, playlisting, press coverage and social media of potential signings.
  • Meetings and calls with managers, artists and producers to discuss their projects and potential partnerships with RCA.
  • Studio time with artists and producers to evaluate their talent and potential. Also to develop and maintain relationships for the future.

A&R - Operations

  • Collaborate with A&R staff, artist management and A&R Administration in handling the coordination of all aspects of the recording process for assigned projects.
  • Develop strong professional working relationships with artists, producers and their management teams. 
  • Work closely with A&R Administration to monitor all A&R budgets and related matters of spending under contractual agreements.
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
  • 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.

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The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.  The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
New York Pay Range
$65,000$65,000 USD
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Date Posted

03/30/2023

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