Overview
Manager, A&R Administration – Nashville, 37201, United States of America
How we LEAD:
We are currently seeking a Manager, A&R Administration to work closely with A&R, Business & Legal Affairs, and Production Department.
If you enjoy spreadsheets, numbers, showing off your organizational skills, and assisting the creative A&R process from behind the scenes, this is the perfect job for you. Your days will include tracking important delivery paperwork, collecting and distributing audio, accounts payable activity, collaborating with artist/producer management, troubleshooting budget concerns with A&R, providing accurate and timely information to Senior Management and so much more.
How you’ll CREATE:
- Work closely with A&R department during the recording process to ensure projects are turned in within delivery deadlines,
- Analyzing and administering the recording budgets for an entire roster of recording projects in a variety of music genres.
- Managing all aspects of the Accounts Payable process in relation to recording budgets.
- Providing excellent customer service both internally and externally to all stakeholders throughout the recording process; ensuring timely payment, accuracy, and guidance throughout.
- Filing and processing of all union-related (SAG-AFTRA & AFM) contracts as applicable.
- Budget analysis, creation, and reforecasting.
- Manage Accounts Payable activity along with the corporate finance teams.
- Gathering sample and side artist required paperwork to ensure music is cleared for release into the marketplace.
- Liaise with senior management and A&R regarding the recording process and creative plan.
- Collaborate with A&R to issue Purchase Orders, authorize expenditures and travel.
- Collaborate with A&R to setup recording & mastering sessions, coordinating studio, engineers, and talent.
- Gather tax forms and union paperwork to ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Prepare reports and project summaries as requested by various departments.
- Provide information as requested by the Royalties team.
- Assist Finance with monthly financial forecasting of project spend.
- Ensure accurate record keeping for the purposes of proper documentation to indemnify the corporation.
- Collect, deliver, and vault audio masters for each project.
- Work with the production department in the preparation and editing of label copy and approving packaging
- Deliver final audio and meta data to Production Department to meet deadlines
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Bring your VIBE:
- Able to quickly gain proficiency in the proprietary systems (i.e., Uniport, Studio Hub, ETA).
- Excellent understanding of basic Accounts Payable procedures.
- Familiarity with budgeting, preferably in the recording industry.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel (using financial formulas and creating spreadsheets), Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
- Superior organizational, detail oriented and time-management abilities.
- Ability to multi-task effectively, prioritize, and work accurately under pressure of deadlines with various interruptions and a sense of urgency.
- Being persistent and follow-through to achieve goals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A problem solver with the ability to anticipate issues before they arise and adjust accordingly
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an A&R Administration or similar role. Experience in music recording process
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
