Director of A&R Operations

Los Angeles , California; (Hybrid)
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Job Description

The Director of Artists & Repertoire Operations will be responsible for clearing all audio, visual and artwork for all 19 Recordings releases. In this role you will have the opportunity of working closely with the A&R department, doing all the administrative due diligence, keeping track of invoices, recording budgets, expenses, travel and more.

Here you'll get to:

  • Provide overall support to the label including the A&R administration department for both records and publishing; follow up on all invoice processing with A/P; manage vendor accounts; maintain artist files, reconcile recording budgets, manage monthly AMEX reports and travel invoices.
  • Process a high volume of invoices associated with artist recording costs and overall label operations
  • General office duties – including but not limited to ordering supplies, taking messages, arranging meetings, setting up conference calls, booking conference rooms and distributing mail.
  • Coordinate the set-up of 19 elements utilized in coding to artist accounts for 19 Recordings, BMG, 19 Publishing, etc.
  • Book studio time and arrange travel / accommodation for potential signings, current artists and creative team during recording.
  • Send all direct bill hotel letters and follow up for hotel folios (as needed)

Rockstar candidates will be able to:

  • Handle confidential matters appropriately and with discretion
  • You have excellent communication skills
  • You're able to prioritize multiple projects
  • You're detailed oriented
  • Ability to pinpoint problems and identify solutions
  • Professionally interface with all levels of the organization, clients and vendors

It would be music to our ears if you also had:

  • Drive to learn and grow within the music industry

The anticipated base salary for this position is $125,000 to 155,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.