A&R Manager - Ultra

3 years of experience in A&R and artist development.

Strong communication skills.

Strong artist relation skills.

Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects throughout the day.

Ability to handle and defuse intense situations.

Ability to handle talent relations effectively.

Find and acquire recording artists, songs and producers through demos, recordings and live performances.

Cultivate relationships with artists and representatives and negotiate deals.

Solicit producers and coordinate meetings with artists and producers.

Attend recording, mixing and mastering sessions.

Recommend singles and key tracks.

Act as liaison with artist, artist managers and art department regarding marketing concepts.

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

Ultra Records has been in the forefront of dance and electronic music for over three decades. Over the years, the record label has released music from the most renown artists in the genre, including: deadmau5, Kaskade, Steve Aoki, Kygo, Deorro, Black Coffee, Sofi Tukker, David Guetta, Benny Benassi, Tiesto, Gordo, MK and many more.

This role will report directly to the President of Ultra Records, David Waxman and can be based in New York or Los Angeles. David Waxman was previously the head of A&R for over 20 years and responsible for signing many of the iconic artists to the label. He is looking for a bright, well connected candidate with exceptional ears and a wealth of knowledge in the genre to help continue the Ultra legacy of being the best home for dance and electronic music artists in the world.

The Manager, A&R will be responsible for finding and acquiring recording artists, songs and producers as well as leading artist development efforts for designated artists in their genre.