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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced A&R Manager to join our Creative team in Berlin. This role is responsible for identifying, signing, and developing songwriters, artists, and producers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The ideal candidate will be well-connected in the music industry, possess a strong understanding of the local creative landscape, and have a proven track record in talent identification and development. You will combine creative instinct with commercial judgment and data analysis to build a robust pipeline of signing opportunities and foster strong relationships with talent, managers, lawyers, and industry partners. Additionally, you will collaborate with Kobalt’s existing roster to understand their creative goals, identify opportunities, and connect them with suitable collaborators. As part of the global A&R team, you will also work with international colleagues to create opportunities for our writers and artists worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and build relationships with songwriters, artists, and producers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, developing a strong pipeline of potential signings.
- Utilize network, live music, data, digital platforms, and creative judgment to identify emerging talent, trends, and opportunities.
- Develop signing opportunities from initial conversations through to proposal, collaborating with Business Affairs on deal structures and negotiations.
- Build trusted, long-term relationships with Kobalt’s existing roster, understanding their creative ambitions and identifying development support opportunities.
- Organize writing sessions, introductions, and collaborations, proactively creating opportunities for writers, artists, and songs.
- Collaborate with Kobalt’s international A&R teams to connect talent with opportunities across Europe, the US, and APAC.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the local and international music landscape, sharing relevant market intelligence, emerging trends, and talent opportunities with the wider Creative team.
- Represent Kobalt credibly within the creative community and build relationships and presence across the region.
Requirements
- Proven A&R experience within music publishing, recorded music, or a closely related creative role.
- A strong and established network across the German music industry, with relationships across talent, management, legal, and the wider creative community.
- A track record of identifying, signing, and/or developing songwriters, artists, and producers.
- Strong A&R judgment and the ability to identify talent and opportunities with long-term creative and commercial potential.
- Deep knowledge of the German music market and a strong understanding of the wider European and international music landscape.
- Experience developing signing opportunities and working with Business Affairs through deal evaluation and negotiation.
- The ability to combine creative instinct with commercial judgment, data, and market insight.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the credibility to represent Kobalt with talent and their teams.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with A&R colleagues across an international network.
- Strong ownership and organization, with the ability to manage multiple relationships, opportunities, and priorities.
- An established network across Austria and/or Switzerland.
- Experience working across multiple European markets.
- Experience developing international opportunities for songwriters, artists, or producers.
- Strong knowledge of streaming, social, and digital platforms and how they influence talent discovery and audience development.
- German and English language fluency.
Skills
- A&R Judgement
- Relationship Building
- Commercial Judgement
- Creative Instinct
- Data Analysis
- Market Insight
- Deal Negotiation
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Communication
Location
- Berlin, Germany
Work Type
- Hybrid Working: 3 days in your local office
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Experienced
About the Company
- At Kobalt, we’ve championed creators since 2000. Our technology and music services are built to make the industry more transparent, fair and rewarding for artists, songwriters and rights holders.
- We’re trusted by some of the world’s most influential talents, including Doja Cat, Kali Uchis, Phoebe Bridgers and Sam Fender.
- Our GSA team works with an exciting roster of artists, producers and songwriters including Hitimpulse/bees & honey, Keinemusik, DECCO, Tobias Kuhn, LUNA, Boys Noize and Chris de Sarandy.
- We’re a company that thrives on creativity, collaboration and progress. Our values — Music First, Transparent, Tech Powered and Transformative — shape how we work, build and grow together.
Equal Opportunity
- Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in equitable access to opportunities and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know — we’re happy to help.