A&R Manager SharpTone Records

For our label SharpTone Records specializing in alternative and heavy music we are currently seeking an A&R Manager (m/f/d) to be based in North America.

What Youll Do

• Identify and interpret emerging musical cultural and audience trends within metal alternative and hard rock translating insights into clear A&R priorities and roster strategy.
• Proactively source emerging talent across digital platforms live scenes manager networks and grassroots channels maintaining a strong and diverse discovery pipeline while partnering closely with internal stakeholders.
• Lead artist assessment and deal recommendation processes balancing creative potential brand fit growth trajectory and commercial viability for a developing label ecosystem. (Partner with Legal to support) transparent fair and strategic contract negotiations with artists managers and partner labels ensuring agreements create long-term value and mutual trust.
• Collaborate closely with marketing digital distribution finance and operations teams to align on release planning artist development and resource prioritization.
• Act as a key advocate for signed artists contributing to creative direction release strategy and long-term career planning in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Help shape SharpTones A&R vision and reputation across North America positioning the label as a trusted home for innovative and culturally relevant artists.

Qualifications :

• 4-6 years music industry experience established network creative vision strong business sense & understanding of contracts publishing licenses budgets & strategic marketing.
• You have an ear to the ground and recognize and evaluate cultural changes and their impacts on relevant markets; always staying abreast to make the next musical discovery for Believe and SharpTone.
• As a strong communicator you value acting consciously clearly and beneficially in your conversations; building connections with artists managers and producers.
• Youre open-minded possess a modern mindset and uniquely connect your drive for successful outcomes with your creativity. Using these skills to guide artists creatively and professionally from signing to releasing music.
• You value having the right tools and conditions to help you become a successful matchmaker in the interplay between A&R artists and Believe.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Additional Information :

Salary: $00 

Working At Believe

Set the tone with us.

Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company.

At all stages of their careers Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry.

We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world.

We have two hearts at Believe our People and our Artists.

We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE who grow every day to develop their potential We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive.

ROCK THE JOB

Were committed to the well-being of our employees and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including vacation holidays paid bereavement unlimited paid sick days and company-wide week off between Christmas and New Yearsevery employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
• Paid Parental Leave for both parents - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
• Comprehensive health vision dental FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - your health comes first.
• 401k match - an investment in your future.
• Company wide events outings and volunteer days we have team spirit and know how to have fun!
• Hybrid Work (potentially remote) - employees have the option to work remotely on Mondays Thursdays and Fridays. Employees are in-office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week.
• Learning and development opportunities and career development training we believe in promoting and growing our leadership from within the company and proactively invest in our people.

SING IN HARMONY

• Corporate Social Responsibility Priorities and Global Initiatives: commitment to CSR pillars across DEI gender equity environment industry and wellbeing.
• Ambassadors Program: employee volunteer groups dedicated to actions and events in support of our CSR pillars. Global volunteer month coordinated for all Believe teams.
• One volunteer day offered as paid time off to dedicate time to a charity of your choice. Believe and its affiliates (including: TuneCore Nuclear Blast and SharpTone Records) are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Any voluntary demographic information you provide for Equal Employment Opportunity reporting will be kept confidential and stored separately from your application in accordance with applicable law. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. Please inform us if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time