About the Role
We are looking for an A&R professional to discover new talent, sign artists to our roster, and manage their development within the German rap and pop scenes.
Responsibilities
- Discover new talent with a cross-genre sensibility for German rap and pop
- Monitor social media trends and chart data to identify emerging artists
- Attend industry events and maintain relationships with artists and partners across Germany
- Manage long-term artist development and sign new talent
- Oversee the artist lifecycle from initial contact and contract negotiation to release and market positioning
- Develop and manage project budgets
Requirements
- Passion for music and innovation
- Strong digital literacy and team spirit
- Ability to identify future trends early
- Willingness to travel and meet new people
- Ability to take responsibility in high-pressure situations
- Previous experience in A&R management, ideally with an existing professional network
Skills
- A&R management
- Trend analysis
- Data interpretation
- Contract negotiation
- Artist development
- Budget management
Location
- Berlin, Germany
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Flexible hours
- Homeoffice
Benefits
- Individual benefits packages including public transport subsidy, job bike, or sports subscription
- Company pension scheme
- Streaming subscription of choice
- Access to concerts and events
- Exclusive training via the company academy
- Autonomy to lead projects
About the Company
- Sony Music Entertainment GmbH
Equal Opportunity
- We do not require photos, age, marital status, origin, or references; we value creative applications that showcase your skills and potential.
