Manager, A&R, US Latin

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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.

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Sony Music Entertainment (SME) is looking for an enthusiastic Manager, A&R with experience in Mexican Regional Music to join its exceptional A&R team at Sony US Latin based in Los Angeles, CA. This role will be a Flex First role (in-office and working remotely).

What you'll do:

• Attend live shows at clubs, showcases, concerts, and other venues.
• Providing comprehensive feedback on new music to VP, A&R and/or other requesting label party.
• Propose new artists for label.
• Log, review, and recommend submitted/solicited demos.
• Visit artist/band websites and social networking sites.
• Search for new songs for existing talent on the label.
• Coordinate label relationships for an artist once they are signed to the label.
• 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 label’s 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.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree.  
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