What are the responsibilities and job description for the A&R position at Epidemic Sound?
At Epidemic Sound, we make soundtracking content simple and inspiring with unlimited access to music and sound effects. Headquartered in Stockholm, with offices all over the world, we are a force of over 500 on a mission to soundtrack the world. Our innovative licensing model paves the way for creators - from YouTubers to small businesses to the world’s most recognizable brands such as Netflix, Redbull and BBC - to use sound to enhance their content while simultaneously supporting artists both financially and creatively. Epidemic Sound music is heard 2 billion times a day on YouTube alone and is recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times. Epidemic Sound is backed by EQT, Blackstone, Creandum, Atwater Capital to name a few.
As A&R in New York or Los Angeles, you will serve as creative and strategic liaison between signed artists and Epidemic Sound. You will find & nurture musicians to offer them the opportunity to partner with us to work, develop, and earn money from their music while soundtracking the globe. You will be responsible for each part of the musician experience including Scouting, Signing, Music Review, Relationship Management, Release Planning, and Execution.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Serve as the main point of contact for approximately 16 Artists based on genre, location, and workflow. Coordinating commissioning, budgeting, and production of tracks and products by your roster of artists.
Oversee the entire creative process for your artist roster, encompassing music submission review, comprehensive feedback for artist development, and final technical and creative approval for tracks.
Provide final technical creative approval for track, products, and assets by and for your artist roster.
Collaborate with Streaming and Design teams to plan and execute releases and packaging.
Plan track commissions quarterly.
Network within the music creation, business, and educational communities to spread awareness of Epidemic Sound.
Effectively articulate Epidemic Sound’s unique rights structure and the benefits thereof from an artist's perspective to artists.
What are we looking for?
You have a superb work ethic, drive and passion for the artist journey, as well as top-notch organization skills, able to manage several artists and projects simultaneously.
It would be music to our ears if you have:
1-2 years of Music Business Experience
A strong network of musicians, artists, managers, influencers, and producers.
A comprehensive knowledge of the Music Licensing and Publishing landscape
3-5 years of Music Production Experience or a thorough understanding of technical music production concepts
Worth noting is that the job will be hybrid in New York or Los Angeles, requiring flexible hours to overlap with Epidemic Sound headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. It is a full-time position and you would be provided benefits such as dental, health, medical, and vision plan options, 30 days vacations a year accrual, 6 months parental leave, 401k saving, and wellness benefits. This position has a compensation span of 90,000-110,000 USD yearly.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We believe that bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives makes for a healthy workplace, a more successful business and a better world. We value diversity and encourage everyone to come and soundtrack the world with us.
Application
Do you want to be a part of our fantastic team? Please apply, in English, by clicking the link below.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
