Assistant To A&R Manager

Job Description

We are Universal Music Publishing Group Australia (UMPG), part of The Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audio-visual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters. We produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

Universal Music Publishing Group is looking to appoint an Assistant to A&R Manager supporting the A&R Manager and VP Creative in all general administrative tasks relative to the A&R department.

YOUR ROLE
• Responsibilities include acting as the first point of contact for the A&R team;
• Conducting general administrative tasks relative to the A&R department
• Taking Notes and writing minutes during meetings, Preparing communications on behalf of manager
• Conducting and preparing any research that the reporting manager may require
• Managing studio diary and organizing meetings and appointments;
• Dealing with correspondence and phone calls, collecting visitors from reception
• Helping scout new bands/artists/writers, attending shows, opening and take-down of The Writers Block Studio, general assistance to the writers in the studio.
• Keeping all social media accounts up to date, posting regularly, publishing news stories on the website;
• Preparing A&R payments for the finance department.
• Identify new writers with global potential by keeping up to date with music trends around the world.
• Develop, nurture and maintain relationships with writers, lawyers, artists, managers, lawyers, bookers etc., both locally and internationally.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
• A thorough knowledge of the mechanics of the Australian and international music industry.
• Good knowledge and understanding of music production and working knowledge of music production software (Logic, Pro-tools, Ableton)
• Good knowledge of studio equipment
• Good knowledge of social media apps
• Understanding of legal concepts and relevant elements of contract law.
• Working knowledge of basic video editing programs and Adobe Photoshop
• Ability to build credibility with songwriters and fostering strong relationships with songwriters and management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required when communicating both internally and externally.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r17z0y-3-139-83-202-42 in your application.