A&R Manager
Founded in 2008, BMG has become the fourth-largest music publisher worldwide. Our success and competitive edge are rooted in our founding values of fairness, transparency, and service.
Our mission is clear: to empower artists and songwriters to maximize the potential of their songs and recordings in the digital era.
We are looking for a motivated A&R Manager to join our team in Madrid. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping our creative profile in Spain. You will develop local talents, acquire catalogues in publishing and recording, and interact with BMG’s global network of artists, writers, and colleagues.
What you’ll be doing
- Be responsible for frontline and catalogue signings on both publishing and master sides
- Constantly look for new songwriters and artists, considering them for a partnership with BMG
- Build strong relationships with artist managers, artists, writers, and partners
- Develop new and existing artists and songwriters
- Proactively pitch and promote music to internal creative colleagues as well as external business partners
What you bring
- Experience in A&R or a similar role in the music industry
- An existing network of songwriters, artists and artists managers in the Spanish music scene
- Good knowledge of our business and relevant/popular artists
- Previous experience collaborating with international teams
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- A team-oriented mindset, together with a positive, can-do attitude
- Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities and demanding timeframes
- Flexibility and availability to attend and support live shows, creative actions, and scouting outside regular office hours
- Fluency in Spanish and English (both spoken and written)
What we offer
- A modern office in the heart of Madrid and flexible options for remote work
- Numerous benefits such as private medical insurance, restaurant meal vouchers, discounts for Bertelsmann employees, among others
- Ongoing training opportunities on our internal platforms BMG Campus and Bertelsmann University
- Long-term career opportunities for all employees
- A collaborative work environment with an open, appreciative community of people who all share the same passion for working with artists and songwriters
- Our unique corporate culture based on strong values and mutual support that make us a great team
This is us
As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.
All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
(BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.)
Are you interested? Then send us your application in English or Spanish and let us know why you would be a great addition to our team!
Company: BMG Rights Management and Administration (Spain), S.L.
Country: Spain
State/Region: Madrid
City: Madrid
Postal Code: 28009
