Manager, Creative A&R (US Latin)

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en.

Why join Sony Music Group?

Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.

This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

Job Purpose: The Creative A&R Manager is responsible for overseeing the full songwriter lifecycle, including scouting/discovery, signings, sessions, and song placements. The successful candidate will work to develop our songwriters, grow our songwriter roster, and work to create various opportunities for our songwriters.

What You’ll Do

• Discover and identify potential new talent using every resource available including research, attending live shows, and leveraging relationships within the music community
• Actively source and build relationships with songwriters, managers, agents, attorneys, labels, agents, etc. and serve as the first point of contact for songwriters
• Partner with the research team to collect, prepare, explore a variety of new music data, and construct new methods to draw insights from this data
• Aggressively sign new creative talent and keep up-to-date on songwriter progress
• Pro-actively create opportunities for studio sessions and pitch songs for placements (market and secure recordings of the SMP catalogue)
• Attend live events, songwriter camps, industry conferences, etc. to support current songwriters and to stay up to date on new talent and marketplace trends
• Develop and help grow the careers of songwriters
• Create/update songwriter pitching materials
• Manage and review weekly music schedules, reports and song charts
• Contribute to the company’s success on the Billboard Latin charts and relevant platforms
• Assist the Creative team as needed and perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Who You Are

• Experience working with publishers and songwriters, with proven ability to create and maintain relationships with artists, managers, producers, songwriters, agents and the like
• 3 or more years of A&R and/or music publishing experience preferred
• Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook) and proven internet capabilities
• Must be aligned with Sony’s Purpose and Values
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters pertaining to the songwriters and the company
• Must be highly creative and have a strong business acumen
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong passion for new music, music discovery and the creative process
• Understanding of music publishing and strong knowledge of various music genres and ability to separate and identify what’s commercially viable.
• An understanding of current tastes and trends of the market
• Demonstrated ability and passion to place songs
• You have sound cross-functional collaboration skills, can build relationships internally and instill a sense of solidarity across teams
• Able to adapt quickly to a changing environment with minimal disruption
• Working knowledge of digital music space and social media
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is required
• A highly organized person that pays close attention to the details
• Some Travel Required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours for evening and late-night events
  
  

What We Give You

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• 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
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Time off for a winter recess
  
  

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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