Job Description
About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
The Director of A&R will be responsible for finding and acquiring recording artists, songs and producers as well as artist development efforts for artists in the dance and electronic music genre. This role will report directly to the President of Ultra Records and can be based in New York or Los Angeles.
Ultra Records has been in the forefront of dance and electronic music for over three decades. Over the years, the record label has released music from the most renown artists in the genre, including: deadmau5, Kaskade, Steve Aoki, Kygo, Deorro, Black Coffee, Sofi Tukker, David Guetta, Benny Benassi, Tiesto, Gordo, MK and many more.
David Waxman, the President of Ultra, was previously the head of A&R for over 20 years and responsible for signing many of the iconic artists to the label. He is looking for a bright, well connected candidate with exceptional ears and a wealth of knowledge in the genre to help continue the Ultra legacy of being the best home for dance and electronic music artists in the world.
Ultra Records has teams in NY, LA, Toronto, London, Paris, Madrid and more.
If you think you can add value to the A&R team, prove it and share your story! Apply today and tell us why you are the best addition to our successful team.
What you'll do:
- Find and acquire electronic and dance recording artists, songs and producers through demos, recordings and live performances.
- Spot new trends in electronic and dance music
- Cultivate relationships with artists and representatives and negotiate deals.
- Solicit producers and coordinate meetings with artists and producers.
- Arrange recording sessions.
- Help other A&R’s by giving input in creative areas with signed artists where needed
- Act as liaison with artist, artist managers and creative areas within the company
- Must be a strong negotiator and closer.
Who you are:
- At least 7 years of experience with roles in A&R and artist development in the Electronic and Dance Music space.
- Manager/leadership qualities.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Strong artist relation skills.
- Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects throughout the day.
- Ability to handle talent relations effectively.
- Able to work across multiple departments successfully.
- Ability to understand and manage budgets.
- Must be able to work independently as well as be a team player.
- Must be available to travel and attend evening showcases as required.
What we give you:
- You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
- 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
- Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
- The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
- 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.
