Awareness of emerging artists and signing new artists to Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar, and Secretly Canadian.
Work collaboratively with the rest of the A&R team and championing new artists.
Collaborating with artists on the story, visual language, campaign rollout, and post-release momentum.
Working with internal teams (project managers, marketing, digital, and radio) to communicate artists’ vision.
Point person and resource for management and artists.
Administrative responsibilities may include A&R reports, preparing deal memos, managing delivery checklists and budgets, coordinating A&R meetings, placing invoices, gathering streaming data, managing a database of unsigned artists, and more.

At least 3 years experience working in the music industry (record label, publisher, management company, booking agency, etc.) with proven success in that role.
High level of integrity, accountability, work ethic, communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize.
Experience working with artists (performers, songwriters, producers, etc) in a creative space.
A track record for discovering & nurturing new artists, as well as a vision for how to maintain successful careers for them.
Knowledge & passion of the musical landscape/marketplace, spanning across multiple genres.
Extensive network within all levels of developing music, including managers, labels, lawyers, songwriters, and producers.
Familiarity with label group roster.

A&R Director

Key skills