A&R Assistant

@ Sony Music Entertainment

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history and continue to support international superstars, independent artists, and visionary creators. We intersect music, entertainment, and technology to push creative boundaries.

Role Overview: A&R Assistant

AWAL is seeking a highly organized, hardworking and motivated individual to join the A&R team in an administrative capacity. This role involves managing recording budgets, handling payments and advances, overseeing the recording process, dealflow management, and liaising with artists, managers, mastering studios, and engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recording budgets and payments
• Oversee payment of advances and asset deliveries
• Dealflow and roster review management
• Coordinate travel, meeting, and studio bookings
• Liaise with artists, managers, and external studios
• Handle administration processes including LODs and purchase orders

Who You Are

You have at least 2 years experience in A&R admin, producer or studio management. You are detail-oriented, capable of multi-tasking under pressure, an excellent communicator and relationship builder with a passion for new music and talent. You possess planning, prioritizing skills and the drive to improve processes continuously.

Benefits

You will join an inclusive, global community. Enjoy a modern office environment, competitive benefits including medical/dental/vision and 401K, as well as additional perks such as identity theft protection, mental health resources, and more. There is significant investment in your professional growth.

Key skills/competency

• A&R administration
• Budget management
• Payment processing
• Asset delivery
• Dealflow management
• Travel and booking coordination
• Artist liaison
• Process improvement
• Communication
• Relationship building