Wmg
Director, Global A&R
CAN - Toronto · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$110k-$140kDetected 30 days ago
Project ManagementBrand StrategyRecruitingSignal ProcessingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- This role works closely with WMG's Global A&R team, local A&R teams in different regions, artists, producers, and internal teams to tailor the release of new music via Artist Features and Remixes.
- The role will work to craft and execute a roadmap for new artist signings at WM Canada / ADA Canada and work across different countries and regions to identify emerging talent for the frontline labels.
- Work across different countries and regions to identify emerging talent to bring to frontline labels.
Responsibilities
- Lead the identification and signing of exceptional artists across various genres, with a focus on long-term career development and market impact.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key industry influencers, managers, agents, and other music professionals in the creative community.
- Partner with the Marketing team to develop and execute innovative strategies and release schedules that showcase our artists and roster.
- This includes crafting compelling narratives, highlighting talent through creative storytelling, and leveraging diverse channels to drive awareness and engagement.
- Work with frontline A&Rs to support creative, evaluate overall quality of artist work and determine how to maximize it.
- Build and execute strategies for artist exposure and growth on a global scale.
- Collaborate with marketing, public relations, and other departments to ensure the success and global reach of artists and their releases.
- Provide creative guidance, mentorship, and support throughout the recording process, ensuring that each artist's sound is unique and resonates with global audiences.
- A minimum of 8 to 10 years in A&R or related roles, with a strong track record of discovering, developing, and successfully managing artists in various music genres.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.
Compensation
- $110,000 - $140,000/annual
Benefits
- Collaborate with producers, songwriters and artists to shape and execute their musical vision.
- Ability to translate an artist's creative vision into actionable strategies that drive commercial success.
Company info
- And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide.
- Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX.
- In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.
- As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world's premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike.
- Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds.
- Major Sound.
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- Please note that due to the volume of applicants we receive for a given position, you may not be contacted if you do not meet minimum eligibility requirements for this position.
- Thanks for your interest in working for Warner Music Group.
- We love it here and think you will too.
- We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, religious beliefs, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation.
- We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
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