A&R Manager - London, United Kingdom - [PIAS]

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Role: A&R Manager

Reporting to: Head of A&R

Direct Reports: 0

Location: London

What we do

[PIAS] champions and supports the best independent music in the world across our unrivalled international network. Established in 1982, we operate 16 global offices – all leveraging local relationships to influence local gatekeepers.

Our Mission

• To be at the very heart of the independent music ecosystem.
• To relentlessly and passionately discover, promote, market, sell and distribute the music of independent labels and artists.
• To spread the music we champion with passion, integrity and care. To help it encounter audiences and success.
• To constantly challenge ourselves to improve.

Position

The A&R Manager will identify, sign and nurture new talent and support the creative process of our existing artists across the companies in-house label division, including the Play It Again Sam, [PIAS] Recordings, Different Recordings and [PIAS] Électronique imprints.

Key Deliverables

• To sign, develop and break artists across [PIAS] inhouse imprints.
• To play a pivotal role in developing the rosters and culture of Play It Again Sam, [PIAS] Recordings, Different Recordings and [PIAS] Électronique imprints.

Key responsibilities include:

• Discovering and signing new artists to the Recordings division of the [PIAS] group
• Supporting the writing, recording, production, mixing, and mastering process for new and existing artists
• Commissioning remixes and additional content
• Working with our new and existing artists to develop a clearly defined long-term vision for success
• Planning and executing artist development and creative strategies
• Aiding in the commissioning and delivery of compelling creative
• Effectively communicating the vision of our artists to internal and external partners
• Offering A&R support to [PIAS] Recordings international signings
• Other roles and responsibilities which may arise which would reasonably be expected of the position.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in A&R and artist development
• A broad genre-base of professional experience across pop, electronic & dance, rap and indie/alternative
• A strong understanding of the deal making process
• Established relationships with managers, publishers and lawyers
• Good knowledge of writers, producers and mixers working across a range of genres
• Experience of having worked collaboratively with marketing teams on internationally successful campaigns
• Sound understanding of the international music market
• Tech and music savvy
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the recording process.

Personal attributes

• Gravitas and integrity
• Takes initiative and capitalises on opportunity
• Adaptable within a dynamic, changing environment
• Organised, efficient and effective
• Passionate about music

[PIAS] is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to a working environment where no one will be treated less favourably on grounds of their sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or age.