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About the Role
The A&R and Content Acquisition Associate Director will drive distribution and catalog acquisition development efforts internationally for ADA US, supporting the head of A&R in New York and collaborating with various departments and global ADA team members.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate a network of contacts within the independent music community to bring in new business for label distribution and catalog acquisition.
- Research targets and gather data on the US independent music business and market share, focusing on investments and acquisitions.
- Manage deal flow, ensuring finance and label management teams have necessary information for content ingestion and client onboarding.
- Set pitch meetings and prepare presentations for the wider team.
- Produce reports and charts to communicate deal strategy and track progress.
- Collaborate with finance teams to enhance projection models for new deals, advising on comparable artists and growth trends.
- Work with the business and legal affairs team on deal terms and structure nuances.
- Attend concerts, studio sessions, and playbacks as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong multitasking, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-up.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strategic thinking with a results-oriented approach.
- Ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Capacity to track a large volume of deals, conversations, and partnerships.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to engage the right people to overcome roadblocks and accelerate timelines.
- A college degree in Music/Entertainment, Business, Economics, or equivalent professional experience.
- Extensive network of relationships in the independent music space.
- Comprehensive understanding of the music industry, distribution, consumer behaviors, and the digital ecosystem.
- 2-4 years of previous experience in a contract administration, finance, or A&R/Biz Dev role.
Skills
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking
- Communication
- Problem-solving
Location
- Onsite (minimum 4 days per week)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2-4 years
Education Level
- College degree in Music/Entertainment, Business, Economics, or equivalent professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 to $120,000 Annually
Benefits
- Access to an unparalleled global distribution system
- Dedicated team for marketing, merchandising, promotion, and music licensing services
About the Company
- Warner Music Group is a global collective of music makers, music lovers, tech innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives, and team members.
- WMG's core values are Curiosity, Collaboration, and Commitment.
- WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters.
- Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) is a worldwide service organization committed to independent artist and label development.
- ADA provides independent record labels and artists with global distribution and a full spectrum of marketing, merchandising, promotion, and music licensing services.
- Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike.
- Warner Chappell Music represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers.
- ADA supports the independent community.
- WMX is an artist services division.
- Warner Music Entertainment is a film and television storytelling powerhouse.
Equal Opportunity
- Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.