A&R Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The A&R Manager is responsible for finding, signing, and developing musical talent for Universal Music Israel

Operate as the Lead A&R expert in finding, growing and managing local talent within the Israel market and with a view to expanding into global markets. This will include:
Spotting and evaluating talent as well as matching their style and repertoire with potential audience tastes for both the local and international markets.
Find suitable producers, writers/co-writers, sound engineers and recording studios to accelerate and maximise all related potential.
Overseeing the recording, production, mastering and sequencing of artist projects.
Providing creative input and direction on the artist's material, brand and related projects
Plan and monitor budgets and timelines for artist projects and linked initiatives

Developing A&R strategy with management team for Israel. This will require close and professional collaboration with the MD of UMI, the heads of Marketing, Finance and others. Partnering with UMG global A&R and international labels for artist and content collaboration to help drive any international opportunity Work closely on a day to day basis with other label departments and employees including Marketing, Digital, PR and Promotion. Develop and maintain relationships with industry insiders to include but not limited to, managers, agents, attorneys, promoters, radio programmers and tastemakers

Skills and experience required

You should have:

Significant experience within the Israeli music industry operating as a senior A&R professional in prior roles.
The ability to demonstrate prior success in signing and developing artists locally and ideally, beyond Israel.
Music knowledge. A keen understanding the Israel and global music markets, including market tastes, the recording process and live events.
A “Good Ear” : the ability to identify unique talent and forecast trends will be vital to this position .
Significant Music Business expertise - Understanding contracts, royalties, budgets, and marketing strategies
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
The ability to nurture and develop talent whilst maintaining focus on the needs of the company and corporate requirements
Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to bring ‘value add’ within a team dynamic.
A pro-active, self-starter mind set

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