Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH is seeking an ambitious and eager A&R Manager for its Columbia domestic repertoire
Job Description
- Find and develop repertoire for the label’s new and existing roster
- Identify and nurture new artists to evaluate possible signing to company roster
- Conduct permanent research online and offline, travel to creative hubs, engage with managers and producers
- Primary negotiation with managers and lawyers / financial analysis (project evaluation) to measure the feasibility of the projects.
- Develop a close relationship with the artist, gain his trust
- Engage and nurture great relationships within the creative community in the music business
Your Profile
- Great personality and knowledge to gain the trust of artists, managers and the creative community (producers, writers, publishers, etc.)
- Continuously expanding knowledge of all genres of commercial music, as well as consumption trends. Coupled with a working knowledge of both digital retail platforms, and social media
- Strong contacts and relationships within the music & entertainment industry
- 2 years of working experience in the music/entertainment industry
- Experience in a similar role is an advantage
- Proven ability to think ahead, engage proactively and take initiative
- Passion for music and highly motivated
- Must be able to communicate in English in a good level
- German language skills are an advantage
