Overview
As an A&R Manager you will represent AWAL in the local market both with external partners and internal Sony stakeholders. You will be the primary point of contact for artists based in the market and will support the growth of AWAL's business locally by attracting and developing successful artists.
The ideal candidate is results-driven and ambitious, with a passion for music and artists. You will also have the ability to build trusted, creative relationships with artists and partners, championing the AWAL brand in the market and delivering on our mission to partner with independent artists to tell stories that shape culture.
What you will do:
Represent AWAL locally, serving as a brand ambassador in South Africa
Act as the first point of contact for signed artists and their teams
Provide operational support to artists using AWAL technology for distribution
Advise priority local AWAL artists on marketing strategy, release planning, and DSP pitch submissions, leveraging best practices from AWAL and local Sony teams
Represent AWAL in day-to-day interactions with Sony's teams locally, including A&R, marketing, and commercial partnerships
Partner with local Sony A&R and marketing teams to attract high-potential artists to AWAL and build local artist development strategies to support them
Build and maintain strong relationships with local DSP partners (e.g., Spotify, Apple), supporting with promotional materials as needed
Build and maintain strong relationships with local content and social media platforms, creating opportunities for AWAL artists in the market
Coordinate promotion teams for local artists
Generate regular reporting on artist campaign progress
Who you are:
5+ years of experience with a record company, artist services company, or distributor
Sound knowledge of the local and global digital landscape including social media platforms, DSP ecosystem, digital marketing, and data analytics
Sound knowledge of the current music market locally, including both traditional media and new platforms, and a firm understanding of artist development
Strong network of relationships with managers, lawyers, media, and partners (commercial and promotional) within the local music market
Entrepreneurial, creative outlook with a strong team spirit
Love of music and appreciation of all music genres
Ability to work autonomously and prioritize effectively
Strong organizational skills
Fluent in English
What we give you:
You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day
A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best
Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community
The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next
We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
We provide an excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There's also time off over winter break
Equal OpportunitiesAs an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music's aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music 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.Privacy PolicyPlease clickhereto read our privacy policy before beginning the application process as you will need to agree to the terms of the policy before submitting your information.
Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
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