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SVP, A&R-Columbia

Sony Music Entertainment US
Culver, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

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About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

This position can be located in Los Angeles or New York City.

The Senior Vice President, A&R responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to :

What you'll do :

  • Evaluate new talent and serve as a liaison between assigned artists and the label
  • Recommend new talent, concepts and projects to sign to Columbia.
  • Attend live showcases / concerts
  • Act as label liaison with the artist once they are signed to the label
  • Oversee the recording, production, mastering, and sequencing of artist projects
  • Provide creative input and direct on artist's material and recording career
  • Find suitable producers, writers / co-writers, sound engineers and recording studios
  • Coordinate pre-production and production, mixing, mastering
  • Plan and monitor recording budgets for assigned projects
  • Evaluate recording and mixing progress for label's artists

Who you are :

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in A&R within the music industry with demonstrated track record of discovering new artists that fit with the musical direction of Columbia.
  • Must have extensive experience in and a passion for R&B / Hip hop music
  • Must be able to create and maintain very strong relationships internally (Marketing, Publicity, Promotion, Sales, Touring and Events, Legal, A&R Administration, Release Planning, Finance, etc.) as well as well as externally (artists, producers, booking agents, tour managers, press, industry contacts)
  • Hands-on experience required in all the different steps in the recording, production, mastering, sequencing and release of a record
  • Exceptional communication and time management skills
  • Must be able to work independently as well as be a team player
  • Must be available to travel and attend evening showcases as required
  • Must understand the artist lifestyle and have great artist relations.
  • What we give you :

  • You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
  • A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
  • An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K employer matching
  • Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
  • Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
  • The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
  • Time off for a winter recess
  • Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership / union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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