Director, A&R
Company Confidential / EnterGain
The Company
Our client is an LA based independent record label, music publisher and artist management firm.
Position Summary
The Company is seeking an experienced, ambitious and proven Director A&R to help grow the business through impactful signings and artists development. The ideal candidate has a sharp instinct for talent, a strong ROI mindset, and a natural ability to build trust and long-term relationships with creatives. This role involves scouting and signing artists, writers, and producers, and guiding them through full release cycles—managing A&R budgets, sourcing key resources, and collaborating across internal and external teams. Successful candidates will have a track record of breaking talent, leveraging data to inform decisions, and contributing strategically to marketing efforts. The role reports to the CEO and is 4 days onsite at the company's headquarter office in the Mid City area of Los Angeles.
Specific Responsibilities
A&R Strategy & Execution:
• Develop and implement A&R strategies to meet company goals, focusing on maximizing artist success.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure smooth coordination of album releases, promotional campaigns, and contracts.
• Analyze market trends and industry shifts to ensure the company's roster remains competitive and relevant.
• Manage the A&R budget for each artist, project and album cycle, ensuring funds are allocated effectively to support the artist’s vision and company goals.
Talent Scouting and Artist Discovery:
• Lead efforts to discover new and emerging artists across various genres.
• Attend live performances, concerts, and other events to spot potential talent.
• Build and maintain relationships with managers, booking agents, and other industry professionals to stay connected with the latest trends and talent.
• Curate and maintain an active pool of potential talent for signings.
Artist Development:
• Oversee the development of new and established artists, ensuring that their music, image, and brand align with the company’s vision.
• Work with artists to create compelling and commercially viable music.
• Develop long-term career strategies for signed artists, ensuring growth in both artistic and commercial aspects.
• Provide creative direction and guidance to artists, helping to shape their sound, style, and image.
Negotiations and Contract Management:
• Negotiate recording contracts, agreements with producers, and other related deals for signed artists.
• Ensure all contracts comply with company policies and industry standards.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including producers, songwriters, and other collaborators.
Qualifications
• 3 or more years of experience in A&R in the popular music industry.
• Track record of discovering, developing and breaking artists across popular genres.
• In-depth knowledge of current music trends, artist development, and the music business.
• A strong ear for music and the ability to identify potential hits and groundbreaking artists.
• Ability to build an extensive network of contacts in the industry, including managers, producers, engineers, agents, and musicians
• Strong negotiation skills, with experience in managing contracts and working with legal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with artists, executives, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in leading and motivating a team working on a project from conception to completion.
Compensation
Competitive salary, incentive and benefits will be offered, commensurate with the role and the final hire’s experience. Depending on the job relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, network and location of the final hire, the base salary is anticipated at an annual rate in the range of $100K to $150K.
Contact
EnterGain is the exclusive recruiter on this project. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly to via this link:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4213542046/?capColoOverride=true
Equal Opportunity & DEI
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Further, the company strives to create a diverse, welcoming, equitable and inclusive environment for all applicants, employees and partners.
Disclaimer
The job description above is intended to set forth the general nature of the work that will be expected of the person who takes on this role. The job description is not, however, meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities required for this role. From time to time, all colleagues may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed, and the priorities within each role evolve over time based on the needs of the business.
Our client is an LA based independent record label, music publisher and artist management firm.
Position Summary
The Company is seeking an experienced, ambitious and proven Director A&R to help grow the business through impactful signings and artists development. The ideal candidate has a sharp instinct for talent, a strong ROI mindset, and a natural ability to build trust and long-term relationships with creatives. This role involves scouting and signing artists, writers, and producers, and guiding them through full release cycles—managing A&R budgets, sourcing key resources, and collaborating across internal and external teams. Successful candidates will have a track record of breaking talent, leveraging data to inform decisions, and contributing strategically to marketing efforts. The role reports to the CEO and is 4 days onsite at the company's headquarter office in the Mid City area of Los Angeles.
Specific Responsibilities
A&R Strategy & Execution:
• Develop and implement A&R strategies to meet company goals, focusing on maximizing artist success.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure smooth coordination of album releases, promotional campaigns, and contracts.
• Analyze market trends and industry shifts to ensure the company's roster remains competitive and relevant.
• Manage the A&R budget for each artist, project and album cycle, ensuring funds are allocated effectively to support the artist’s vision and company goals.
Talent Scouting and Artist Discovery:
• Lead efforts to discover new and emerging artists across various genres.
• Attend live performances, concerts, and other events to spot potential talent.
• Build and maintain relationships with managers, booking agents, and other industry professionals to stay connected with the latest trends and talent.
• Curate and maintain an active pool of potential talent for signings.
Artist Development:
• Oversee the development of new and established artists, ensuring that their music, image, and brand align with the company’s vision.
• Work with artists to create compelling and commercially viable music.
• Develop long-term career strategies for signed artists, ensuring growth in both artistic and commercial aspects.
• Provide creative direction and guidance to artists, helping to shape their sound, style, and image.
Negotiations and Contract Management:
• Negotiate recording contracts, agreements with producers, and other related deals for signed artists.
• Ensure all contracts comply with company policies and industry standards.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including producers, songwriters, and other collaborators.
Qualifications
• 3 or more years of experience in A&R in the popular music industry.
• Track record of discovering, developing and breaking artists across popular genres.
• In-depth knowledge of current music trends, artist development, and the music business.
• A strong ear for music and the ability to identify potential hits and groundbreaking artists.
• Ability to build an extensive network of contacts in the industry, including managers, producers, engineers, agents, and musicians
• Strong negotiation skills, with experience in managing contracts and working with legal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with artists, executives, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in leading and motivating a team working on a project from conception to completion.
Competitive salary, incentive and benefits will be offered, commensurate with the role and the final hire’s experience. Depending on the job relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, network and location of the final hire, the base salary is anticipated at an annual rate in the range of $100K to $150K.
Contact
EnterGain is the exclusive recruiter on this project. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly to via this link:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/
Equal Opportunity & DEI
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Further, the company strives to create a diverse, welcoming, equitable and inclusive environment for all applicants, employees and partners.
Disclaimer
The job description above is intended to set forth the general nature of the work that will be expected of the person who takes on this role. The job description is not, however, meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities required for this role. From time to time, all colleagues may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed, and the priorities within each role evolve over time based on the needs of the business.
Job Type:
- Full-Time
Experience Level:
- Director
Job Function:
- A&R
Salary:
Competitive salary, incentive and benefits will be offered, commensurate with the role and the final hire’s experience. Depending on the job relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, network and location of the final hire, the base salary is anticipated at an annual rate in the range of $100K to $150K.