Junior A&R

Job Description

Junior A&R

Department Description: The A&R Departments operate as the primary source of talent scouting and record making within Warner Music Group. It is A&R that allows us to locate and sign new talent and continue making records for currently signed artists

High Level Job Description: Support WM Latina's VP A&R in fulfilling all A&R duties, as well as lend support with other departmental responsibilities.

Detailed Job Description/ Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to VP, including but not limited to scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, submitting expense reports, and rolling calls.
• Coordinate all department-related events, A&R meetings, showcases, and A&R Conferences.
• Assist in researching new acts and producers for Warner Music roster projects
• Act as a liaison between the VP, our artists, and the management companies that represent them.
• Work closely with all departments including publicity, sales, marketing, product management, finance and legal.
• Assist in coordinating record production; work with mixing and mastering engineers, studio managers, and artists to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Maintain and develop relationships directly with artists and their teams.
• Professional and able to work under pressure with high-profile clients
• Coordinate PO's and invoices for studio sessions and A&R related matters
• Must maintain availability as needed at night and on weekends
• Must be an aspiring A&R or Label Executive

Required Competencies/Skills:
• Hardworking and highly motivated
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Natural sense of urgency
• Familiarity with industry resources, such as Mediabase and Sound Scan.
• Ability to execute in new and unfamiliar situations
• Ability to develop strong relationships with counterparts and coworkers.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Knowledge of pop, urban, dance and alternative music
• Ability to multi-task and respond quickly to emails and calls at any time of day or night (including weekends)
• Must be able to get results in a timely fashion under any and all circumstances.
• Miami Based

Special Requirements/Preferences:
• Experience as an executive assistant in the Music Industry preferred
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Word Perfect, ITunes required
• Knowledge and relationships throughout the entertainment field preferred
• Protools experience preferred

Education/Experience Required:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• At least a 4 years' work in the music industry.
• Must be well versed in word/excel/ftp website knowledge.
Our Company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national Origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r12xo0-3-147-86-123-42 in your application.