Director, A&R Job at Red Bull, West Hollywood, CA

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  • Red Bull
  • West Hollywood, CA

Job Description

Red Bull Records is an independent record label focused on comprehensive artist development with a global outlook. We boast a diverse array of unique and talented artists, striving to nurture creativity, challenge norms, and promote innovation within the music industry. Our pride lies in our collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit.

The Director of A&R is tasked with discovering, signing, and nurturing culturally significant artists, thereby expanding Red Bull Records' roster. This position involves both hands-on work and collaboration, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders across various departments to realize creative visions while steering the strategic direction of the label. The Director will operate under the VP of A&R’s guidance, contributing to innovative, artist-centric campaigns that enhance growth and cultural influence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

  • Proactively scout and assess promising talent across various genres that correspond with Red Bull Records' artistic vision and brand values.

    Establish and nurture relationships with artists, managers, attorneys, producers, and other industry professionals to identify potential signing opportunities.

    Utilize A&R research methods and music and social analytics tools to aid in the discovery and decision-making process for signings.

    Attend showcases, live performances, festivals, and writing sessions to discover and evaluate new talent.

  • Assist signed artists with their artistic development, which includes selecting songs, directing music, producing, and facilitating collaborations.

    Collaborate with producers, mixers, and songwriters to develop music that is both commercially viable and creatively engaging.

    Offer feedback and strategic advice on demos and recordings.

    Oversee the creative output of artists, ensuring it aligns with established timelines, budgets, and release schedules.

    Attend showcases, live performances, festivals, and writing sessions to discover and evaluate new talent.

  • Serve as a primary point of contact between artists and internal departments, such as Marketing, Digital, and Sync, to ensure strategic and cohesive artist campaigns.

    Clearly convey the artist's vision and creative direction across teams to assist with implementation strategies.

    Take part in internal project meetings and consistently provide updates regarding project progress and artist development.

  • Use analytics and market trends to aid decision-making in the signing and development of artists.

    Employ internal and external platforms to evaluate engagement, fanbase growth, and performance metrics.

    Collaborate closely with Digital Marketing and third-party analytics to remain updated on platform trends and the impact of artists.

  • Oversee, mentor, and assist the Coordinator of A&R to encourage professional growth and development.

    Offer continuous support through coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to ensure individual goals align with departmental objectives.

    Allocate tasks to facilitate career progression and promote ownership and responsibility.

    Ensure the Coordinator's involvement in essential projects, providing avenues for industry knowledge enhancement and network expansion.

    Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture that reflects the values of Red Bull Records.

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

  • 6-8 years of A&R experience at a record label, management company, or publishing house, with a proven track record of discovering and developing talent.
  • Proven ability to manage creative processes from initial artist development through to release.
  • Thorough understanding of music production, songwriting, and recording processes.
  • A discerning ear for talent and a passion for artist-focused development.
  • Extensive network of industry contacts including producers, writers, managers, and attorneys.
  • Familiarity with music analytics tools such as Chartmetric, Soundcharts, and Spotify for Artists.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Capable of balancing multiple projects, managing deadlines, and thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Enthusiastic, curious, and self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative.
  • Travel 0-10%
  • Permanent
  • Benefits eligible

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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