Role Mission:

Source, sign and close high-performing electronic records and artists for NCS that directly contribute to our streaming targets. Operate independently, bring in deal flow we don’t currently have access to, and maintain a high bar on what gets released, with a focus on music that can soundtrack the internet and scale through content and creators.

Description:

Sign high-performing records: source and close tracks and artists that fit the NCS sound. You’re expected to bring in songs and artists we don’t already work with and to operate independently.

Negotiate and get signings: handle deal structuring and own your own negotiations which lead to high quality and performing tracks on NCS. You understand how to structure a deal and how to persuade and influence artists and their teams.

Hold a high bar: Your job is to know what’s signable on NCS and defend that standard. Speed and standards are both non-negotiable, and you will be required to work under strict targets and deadlines without being prompted. You show up and deliver without being prompted.

Build and maintain relationships: nurture connections with artists, managers, producers and other A&Rs. Turn one-off signings into repeat partnerships where artists’ strongest records land with us. You know how to build trust with artists and managers, and you maintain those relationships diligently.

Use data to validate taste: Understand and use Chartmetric, Spotify for Artists, YouTube, TikTok and other tools to make commercially sound A&R decisions. You understand ROI, recoupment and risk. You can explain why a signing makes commercial sense.

Collaborate across the label: work with marketing, release planning and the wider team to make sure every signing gets its shot at success. You are a clear communicator who takes feedback well and adjusts accordingly.

You know what’s happening in the culture of electronic music and where it’s going. You understand the NCS sound, the catalogue, and the community. A&R experience is valued but not the only route in — if you’ve got a strong track record in a creative industry sales or relationships role and you genuinely know electronic music, we want to hear from you.

Outcomes:

• Within 1 week: Bring in 30 quality artist leads for review.
• Within 1 month: Sign 5 high-quality tracks which fit NCS, daily engagement with artists professionally, and building out roster relationships.
• Within 12 months: Deliver a minimum of 75 million cumulative streams from your signings, driven by consistent output and at least one breakout record
• In your first year, your time will be spent on:
  • 70%: Sourcing, signing and closing NCS-fit tracks and artists
  • 20%: Nurturing artist, manager and producer relationships
  • 10%: Cross-team collaboration (marketing, releases, data/CRM)