Manager, A&R Administration

Job Description

As a Manager, A&R Administration, you will create and manage recording budgets for artists signed to Sony Music or to Sony Music's joint ventures. This role will report to the Sr. Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs Operations.

What you'll do:
• Setup GRAS Project and associated Financial accounts as needed
• Approve expenses, issue purchase orders, and process payments for all recording costs (travel, studio, equipment, etc.) and contractual costs (advances, legal fees, etc.)
• Draft video production agreements, remixer agreements, and other 3rd party contracts required for release
• Review assets to ensure all third party clearances are secured prior to release of a product
• Oversee Video Recording Authorization process for new videos
• Liaise with Royalties department to ensure recording costs are properly reflected on statements
• Prepare and file AFM/AFTRA union contracts for performers on each project
• Ad hoc projects as requested

Who you are:
• Minimum of 4 years of label A&R Administration experience
• Familiarity with AFTRA/AFM session reports
• Highly skilled in computer software applications: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook), Lotus Notes
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, organized, timely and accurate
• Previous legal experience a plus

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

This position requires that the job candidate be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please note that an applicant will be considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose vaccine series (Pfizer or Moderna), or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine). The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccine status or any indication of a possible request for an accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmv6q3-3-145-206-169-42 in your application.