About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

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.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

As a Associate Director, A&R, Columbia Records:

• Communicate closely with analytics and A&R teams on the identification of new artists and the discovery and application of new music insights
• Search through new artist data daily to aid in artist discovery
• Evaluate and recommend new talent and coordinate the signing of new talent to the label
• Act as a label liaison for assigned artists
• Attend live showcases/concerts
• Oversee the recording, production, mastering, and sequencing of artist projects
• Handle ad hoc artist discovery and reporting requests as needed
• Manage the organization of artist data and updates on a daily basis

• At least 4 years of experience in A&R within the music industry, with demonstrated track record of discovering new artists that fit with the musical direction of the label.
• Must be able to create and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally
• Hands-on experience required in all the different steps in the recording, production, mastering, sequencing and release of a record
• Exceptional communication and time management skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as be a team player
• The ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Must be available to travel and attend evening showcases as required
• You are proficient with Microsoft Excel
• You have the ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences
• You are proficient in music discovery platforms (e.g. TikTok, Soundcloud, YouTube, etc)
• You enjoy working with numbers. Experience or education in a data-related field is a bonus, but not required.

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines the flexibility of remote working with the benefits of in-person collaboration whenever we need to come together to do our best work. Managers will partner with their teams and employees to establish work arrangements that meet the business, team, and individual needs.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.