Director, A&R

Job Description

As a Director, A&R you will help shape the creative direction and raise the profile of Work of Art Music Publishing. You will identify, sign and develop songwriters, writer/producers, and writer/artists across popular genres including pop, hip hop, R&B, and alternative. You will also be connected and trusted among artists, writers and producers and their managers, and will be effective at securing co-writes, collaborations, cuts, covers and other uses of compositions by Work of Art Music Publishing writers.

What you'll do:
• Seek out and sign songwriters and producers with world-class talent and strong commercial potential.
• Develop familiarity and relationships with the existing talent on the roster as well as the existing catalog of songs.
• Pitch the talents of signed writers to producers, artists, labels and others to secure song placements.
• Coordinate with Work of Art's synch licensing partners to ensure our published songs are primed for placement in various Film and TV projects, Commercials, Video Games, etc.
• Coordinate with Work of Art's publishing administration partners to ensure that all our writer's information is properly catalogued for tracking and collection.
• Attend company meetings as requested.

Who you are:
• Prior related Music Publishing experience required.
• Understanding of the A&R and recording process.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• A demonstrated passion for and experience working closely with songwriters, artists and music producers to take songwriters to ''the next level.''
• Strong connections and reputation in the music industry that can be leveraged for the benefit of our songwriters.
• Strong people and relationship building skills. This individual must be able to partner with various teams to gather, analyze and disseminate relevant findings.
• A proven track record of relevant credits in popular music as an A&R, manager for successful writers and artists.
• Must have strong knowledge of various genres of music and the ability to separate/identify the commercially viable from the pack.
• Candidate should be enthusiastic and spirited, collaborative, reliable, self-motivated and have a friendly disposition and a positive attitude.
• Flexibility with hours - Must be available to travel and attend evening showcases and recording sessions as required.

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 recess.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb750y-3-139-81-58-42 in your application.