A&R Manager, UK & International

About Sony Music Publishing

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP here.

Why join Sony Music Group?

Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.

This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fuelling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

About the Department

The UK A&R (Artist & Repertoire) department are responsible for finding new talent from throughout the region and working with them to nurture and promote their careers and copyrights, connecting them to larger opportunities around the local region, and globally.

About the Role

This role will support the International and UK A&R teams in order to create more opportunities for our writers and our company: arranging co-writing sessions, support in song-plugging activities, meeting clients

What You’ll Do:

• Supporting existing artists/writers with writing trips
• Working with the A&R team in building and establishing a relationship with the labels
• Support in song-plugging
• Proactively connecting with songwriters and managers, keeping in touch and building relationships.
• Attending UK A&R meetings to bridge the gap between SMP UK and international offices
• Keeping the A&R department aware of SMP camps
• Support international growth of projects through international calls, meetings and sessions
• Attend meetings, gigs, showcases, conferences and other events to represent the company

Who You Are:

Essential requirements

• Client oriented (writers, management, labels)
• Thorough knowledge of all areas of the music business
• A genuine interest in the music publishing industry and music generally across all genres
• Supports, and collaborates with team to create an effective and supportive working environment
• Ability to communicate clearly, confidently and in a professional but friendly manner with a wide range of internal and external colleagues and customers on a global basis
• Absolute discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Open-minded and motivated to recommend changes in processes and procedures where this would result in a more effective approach
• Being flexible, effective and having an enthusiastic approach to developing the role

Desirable requirements

• Good network
• Good communication skills
• Open-minded towards new technologies, new media, new opportunities, where our music can develop and grow its presence

What We Give You

• 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
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package
• We invest in your professional growth & development

Equal Opportunities

As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music Group’s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music Publishing is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual’s sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.