A&R & Sync Assistant
Start date: ASAP
Location: UK-based (London or Brighton)
Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Salary: Dependent on experience
CV & Cover Letter to: hr@shogunaudio.co.uk
ABOUT SHOGUN AUDIO
An opportunity to join Shogun Audio, one of the most established label groups operating within the Drum & Bass world. Our brands Shogun Audio, Elevate Records, Temple Publishing and EST Studios are world leaders in their respective fields and we’re looking for a full-time A&R & Sync Assistant to join our growing team.
With names including Friction, DJ Marky, Pola & Bryson, Fatboy Slim, Moby, Skream, Alix Perez, Noisia, Dimension, Sigma, Roni Size, Calibre, Monrroe, Macky Gee and many more littering the current and back catalogue Shogun Audio is today a multi-faceted organisation with functions including digital and physical record distribution, events management, merchandise and apparel, e-commerce, sales & marketing, broadcasting and music publishing.
The A&R & Sync Assistant will work with the wider team and have responsibility for supporting the Head Of Music with company-wide A&R activities, execution of ‘special projects’ such as writer camps and artist sessions, events and artist creative projects as well as management of the company sync activities.
THE ROLE
- Assisting the A&R process, liaising with the artist roster on music creation and offering support as needed/directed by the senior A&R team.
- Organising writing sessions and executing writing camps, facilitating collaborations between artists at the direction of the senior A&R team.
- Attend regular meetings with artists and artist management to discuss and develop their creative projects.
- Upkeep of company music catalogue and coordinating all asset deliverables (inc. master recordings, stems and instrumentals) to appropriate departments on time for delivery.
- Execute monthly internal radio pitching across all company releases to key targets.
- Attend company events, industry events and events where unsigned artists will be performing at the direction of the senior A&R team.
- Curating the Shogun Audio Ltd. music library using the Disco music library management system, ingesting and indexing all new music as it’s created.
- Responding to sync briefs with appropriate music at the direction of the senior label team.
- Sharing music with sync licensing contacts.
- Co-ordinating with legal and accounting departments to generate licenses, negotiate contracts and raise invoices.
- Attend sync networking events and visit sync contacts at the request of the senior leadership team.
ABOUT YOU
- Ideally a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a label, distributor or publisher ideally in an A&R or Sync role.
- Degree in Marketing or Business Studies or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Undisputable experience in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Possess an in-depth knowledge of Shogun Audio brands and Drum & Bass / electronic music generally.
- Excellent at managing time – having the ability to manage time effectively in line with company priorities.
- Possess the genuine desire and ability to partner and collaborate closely with internal and external teams.
- Be proactive, enthusiastic, and passionate about staying at the very top of the ever-changing world of D&B.
- Team Player – Has a ‘Can Do’ attitude and is willing to be flexible to support the company.
- Able to work in the Brighton office at least 2 days a week
- Availability to travel and attend events required
- Ability to work remotely required
- Ability to drive preferential but not essential
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- Enhanced holidays – 25 days per year
- Christmas Closedown
- Medical Cash plan benefit
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Flexi Fridays
- Sabbaticals
- Excellent development opportunities;
- Flexible working opportunities
- Team Social events
- Access to our UK events and shows;
- A creative, fun and sociable office environment;
- Participation in our local community charity initiatives.
Shogun Audio is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter to hr@shogunaudio.co.uk telling us about your background, skills and experience, and why you feel you are ideally suited to join our growing team.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each one individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.