Creative Manager, A&R
About Nettwerk Music Group
Nettwerk Music Group is a full-service artist development and music intellectual property brand builder with a history spanning nearly 40 years. Founded in Canada in 1984, Nettwerk operates a global organization with offices in major cities around the world and has acquired an outstanding reputation as an innovative and independent force in the music industry.
With its unique model built around fan-connected communities of like-minded artists, Nettwerk harnesses the power of shared audiences and partners with artists to help them build meaningful, engaged fan bases and sustainable careers. We’re looking for inspired, skilled and energetic people who love the music we release.
About the role
This is a full-time position that works closely with senior A&R team members to coordinate artist projects.This includes collaboration with other Nettwerk departments and external parties.
The Creative Manager, A&R is responsible for setting up songwriting sessions, co-ordinating scouting of potential new and catalog artists for signing. They will follow guidance from Nettwerk’s A&R leadership and assist the senior A&R team with the logistics around artist signings, onboarding and release planning.
What you’ll do
- Collaborate with senior A&R in coordinating day to day functions related to artists. (ie. writing sessions, collecting music, creating DISCO’s and co-ordinating assets and logistics with A&R’s and managers.)
- Scout talent at the direction of senior A&R team members.
- Coordinate artist submissions for signing with senior A&R mentor / reporting manager.
- Attend London shows and events where unsigned artists will be performing, at the direction of senior A&R team members in the EU and UK.
- Shadow contract negotiations lead by senior A&R team mentor
- Build contacts in the writer/producer spaces – publishers, management companies, etc
- Support the Sr. UK and EU A&R team with their artists needs during the creative process – ie. suggesting appropriate co-writers, introducing management and keeping an eye on sessions and new music as it’s created.
- Coordinate, alongside A&R and Management, the needs of international acts who are visiting the UK and EU (i.e. writing sessions)
- Manage and build a network within the music industry.
- Attend relevant artist related meetings (Nettwerk departmental and outside parties)
- Use proprietary Nettwerk data tools to scout for potential signings, drawing up regular lists for senior A&R to act upon
- Maintain and update contacts and signing status artists in our current tracking system
- Scout via social media in the genres that Nettwerk participates in
Role Requirements
- 2+ years of industry music industry experience
- Basic understanding of record label contract processes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Keen sensibility and connection to artist community
- Deep passion for music and a keen industry in developing talent
Nettwerk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The pay range for this role is:
37,500 – 40,000 GBP per year (London)
