10/28/2020
https://www.media-recruiters.com/director-a-r-and-publishing
VP A&R Publishing Op's Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood, CA
VP A&R Music Publishing & Operations
Pop Music
Hollywood | Los Angeles, CA
Summary
We are seeking a honed music industry music publishing professional to lead and build up an important division of a respected music and entertainment company in Los Angeles, CA.
This A&R Music Publishing Operational Executive will lead the creative service(s) to the company's roster that includes many A-list songwriters/producers.
Manage publishing joint venture (JV) deals, and recruit/sign talented U.S. songwriters/producers for youth-oriented demographics in the Pop genre.
This music executive will also help the artists signed to the company’s record label put together their own creatives, and, to a lesser extent, Japanese recording artists too, who are signed to Japan-based labels under the parent company umbrella.
This executive will also work with administrative staff, and internal/external counsel related to operations, business affairs, and contracts.
Responsibilities
This Vice President of Publishing & A&R shall lead the creative A&R role to the writers signed to the company which includes multi-Grammy-winning producers/songwriters.
Strategize, plan, and coordinate songwriting sessions targeting US top artists/company’s US label artists/company’s Japanese artists inside and outside of the beautiful creative & innovation hub in West Hollywood.
Pitch songs written by signed writers to major artists/labels in the US to secure placements
Manage publishing joint venture deals with very reputable companies/majors in the music industry
Sign your own songwriters/producers who will cut through the scene/market to make unique music
Constantly source demos from third party writers and publishers for company artists with an ear for new sounds
Collaborate with Publishing Administrative Staff to manage the division together and maintain a productive and positive work environment.
Conduct business practices that are “innovative” with a keen awareness of “new culture”, “new ideas" and "new music technology” in the youthful sectors of the music industry.
This creative music publishing environment is for a highly organized music publishing executive with a strong attention to detail.
Skills & Experience Required
A minimum of 5 years+ of current, relevant music publishing leadership / A&R leadership identifying/managing exceptional writers for Pop, Dance & Urban genres, and placing for top hit songs
Must have extensive access to talented writers & producers & artists in the scene
A history of setting “trends” in the music industry within youthful pop markets
Flexible work style to be able to perform in a nimble and flat organization
Broad music publishing business and operational acumen with the leadership skills to build a growing label/publishing company at a smart pace with maturity and patience
A reputation in the industry that will attract other talented music executives, creatives, producers, artists and writers in the Pop genre.
Acumen within Japanese and U.S. markets is desired but not required
The ability to evangelize the Firm’s leadership role and capabilities in the music industry as an “innovator”, “creative facilitator” and “technological maverick".
Maturity to work with noted artists and their management as well as external legal counsel and internal legal departments.
A good sense of royalty, copyrights, sync law to compliment your broad business acumen of music publishing.
Reporting capabilities to keep senior management accurately informed of current and future business developments.
This executive must be hands-on and lead by example. Player, player/coach capabilities will be essential.
Should be well rounded with strong business skills, music industry acumen, creative sensibilities, music publishing experience and intimate writing relationships to be successful
This executive's reputation should be one that attracts talented writers and producers and builds relationships with a history of music industry success and trust
This executive must enjoy functioning as part of a "Respected Team". That "Team Spirit" is a core component to the Firm's corporate and creative culture and success. A keen understanding of collaboration in international music markets with an emphasis on the U.S.
Soft skills should exhibit thoughtfulness, maturity, confidence, honesty, decorum, humility, and intelligence.
Experience gaining consensus from internal and external interests to get buy-in from all parties.
Concise, timely, transparent and detailed messaging so planning, ex*****on and goals are clearly understood by everyone.
Compensation & Benefits
Offered is a six-figure salary and comprehensive benefits and incentives. Full compensation will be discussed with qualified candidates.
