Manager, A&R - AWAL
- Pay
- $75,000 – $85,000 per year
- Location
- New York, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- artist scouting
- A&R
- record release process
Also useful
- live show scouting
- music production
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
What you'll do
- Attend live shows at clubs, showcases, concerts, and other venues.
- Provide comprehensive feedback on new music to the Head of A&R and/or other requesting senior A&R executives.
- Propose new artists for AWAL.
- Visit artist/band websites and social networking sites.
- Search for new songs for existing talent on AWAL.
- Coordinate label relationships for an artist once they are signed to AWAL.
- Provide creative input and direction on artist's material.
- Find suitable producers and recording studios
- Coordinate pre-production and production, mixing, mastering
- Plan recording budgets for assigned projects.
- Keep projects within agreed budget and schedule/timeline.
- Evaluate recording and mixing progress for AWAL artists.
- Coordinate all asset deliverables to appropriate production department/areas in timely manner.
- Maintain files/records on all shows attended.
- Work closely with other label departments/employees including marketing, publicity, sales to determine follow up steps once the record has been completed.
- Develop and maintain relationships with industry insiders (managers, agents, attorneys, concert promoters, radio promo reps, retail contacts, trade and consumer press, tastemakers, etc.).
Who you are
- Passionate about all things music.
- Have three (3) + years of music or entertainment industry experience, with a demonstrated track record of finding new and emerging artists/talent.
- Have knowledge of the different steps in the making of and release of a record required.
- Must have prior experience working with artists from a variety of genres.
- A proactive, self-starter who has strong problem solving, social, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while still paying attention to detail and spotting potential issues is absolutely key.
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
Pay and benefits
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
New York Pay Range $75,000—$85,000 USD
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.
The Manager, A&R with AWAL will be responsible for finding and acquiring recording artists, songs and producers as well as leading artist development efforts for artists in all genres. This role will report directly to the President and Head of A&R, AWAL North America.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Sony Music Global Job Board's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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