A&R Assistant
Location: London, Southwark (Hybrid)
Type: Part-time, three days a week, permanent contract
Location: London, UK (open to remote candidates DOE)
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Lane 8’s record label, This Never Happened. In just under eight years, This Never Happened has become one of the most respected labels in melodic house music. With three albums released by label boss Lane 8, This Never Happened has accumulated over 800 million streams across its catalog and recently picked up its first Grammy nomination. It has also become one of the most playlisted labels on SiriusXM Chill and is regularly featured across key editorial playlists. The label’s roster includes talented artists such as Sultan + Shepard, Le Youth, Jerro, and EMBRZ, along with a growing list of up-and-coming artists.
As our roster grows, we are looking for an A&R Assistant to work three days a week to support the A&R processes across the label. This will include assisting in the scouting of new talent, filtering incoming demos and supporting A&R with the existing roster. This is an exciting entry level A&R position within a growing and forward moving dance music label.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting A&R process, liaising with current artist roster on music creation and offering creative support as needed/directed
- Scouting talent and suggesting signings
- Reviewing demo submissions
- Developing network of songwriters, mixing engineers, vocalists and producers (including database management)
- Commissioning remixes, negotiating remixes and remix A&R
- Conducting regular meetings with artists and artist management to discuss and develop their creative projects
- Organising writing sessions and writing camps and facilitating collaborations between label artists
- Basic audio editing
- Working with Product Managers on delivering files ready for distribution
- Upkeep of our catalogue through filing master recordings, stems, instrumentals
- Attending industry networking events
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
- Minimum 20 days annual leave which increases with service, plus three days between Christmas & New Year
- A creative, fun and sociable office environment
- Gympass Silver membership
- Premium subscription to Headspace and Strava along with many other health apps
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Access to our UK events and shows
- Cycle to work scheme
- Summer Friday’s
- Season ticket loan
- Excellent development opportunities
- Flexible working opportunities
- Participation in our local community charity initiatives
Please upload your CV along with a cover letter.
Closing Date: September 2nd, 2024 (we reserve the right to close the role early if we feel we have enough suitable candidates)
About
This Never Happened is operated in partnership with Involved Group, based in their London offices. Involved Group is home to globally renowned record labels Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep, as well as an artist management division called Involved Management. Their roster includes talented artists like Lane 8, Seven Lions and Dusky.
If you need to have a conversation with us about the application process before applying for this role please do not hesitate to email Claire Horseman at thehorsie@anjunabeats.com. We will be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application process that may be required or to answer any questions you may have around potential barriers you think there could be prior to applying. We recognise the importance of diversity within our team and are fully committed to embracing all types of talent.