Overview
Manager, A&R Administration – Nashville, 37201, United States of America
How we LEAD:
We are currently seeking a Manager, A&R Administration to work closely with A&R, Business & Legal Affairs, and Production Department.
If you enjoy spreadsheets, numbers, showing off your organizational skills, and assisting the creative A&R process from behind the scenes, this is the perfect job for you. Your days will include tracking important delivery paperwork, collecting and distributing audio, accounts payable activity, collaborating with artist/producer management, troubleshooting budget concerns with A&R, providing accurate and timely information to Senior Management and so much more.
How you’ll CREATE:
- Work closely with A&R department during the recording process to ensure projects are turned in within delivery deadlines,
- Analyzing and administering the recording budgets for an entire roster of recording projects in a variety of music genres.
- Managing all aspects of the Accounts Payable process in relation to recording budgets.
- Providing excellent customer service both internally and externally to all stakeholders throughout the recording process; ensuring timely payment, accuracy, and guidance throughout.
- Filing and processing of all union-related (SAG-AFTRA & AFM) contracts as applicable.
- Budget analysis, creation, and reforecasting.
- Manage Accounts Payable activity along with the corporate finance teams.
- Gathering sample and side artist required paperwork to ensure music is cleared for release into the marketplace.
- Liaise with senior management and A&R regarding the recording process and creative plan.
- Collaborate with A&R to issue Purchase Orders, authorize expenditures and travel.
- Collaborate with A&R to setup recording & mastering sessions, coordinating studio, engineers, and talent.
- Gather tax forms and union paperwork to ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Prepare reports and project summaries as requested by various departments.
- Provide information as requested by the Royalties team.
- Assist Finance with monthly financial forecasting of project spend.
- Ensure accurate record keeping for the purposes of proper documentation to indemnify the corporation.
- Collect, deliver, and vault audio masters for each project.
- Work with the production department in the preparation and editing of label copy and approving packaging
- Deliver final audio and meta data to Production Department to meet deadlines
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Bring your VIBE:
- Able to quickly gain proficiency in the proprietary systems (i.e., Uniport, Studio Hub, ETA).
- Excellent understanding of basic Accounts Payable procedures.
- Familiarity with budgeting, preferably in the recording industry.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel (using financial formulas and creating spreadsheets), Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
- Superior organizational, detail oriented and time-management abilities.
- Ability to multi-task effectively, prioritize, and work accurately under pressure of deadlines with various interruptions and a sense of urgency.
- Being persistent and follow-through to achieve goals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A problem solver with the ability to anticipate issues before they arise and adjust accordingly
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an A&R Administration or similar role. Experience in music recording process
