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Director of A&R (Artists & Repertoire)

Music Division · $110,000–$130,000 · Full-time · Reports to Executive Leadership · 7+ years preferred

Travel for selected industry events, meetings, and artist showcases as business needs require

Encre Media Group is an independent entertainment and media company operating across music, film, and digital media. We work to discover exceptional talent, develop artists, expand audiences, and create opportunities across the global entertainment industry. Our music division focuses on artist development, music distribution, strategic partnerships, and building sustainable careers for the next generation of artists. We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Director of A&R to lead artist discovery and recruitment, oversee talent development, and help shape the future of Encre's music division.

The Director of A&R will lead the identification, evaluation, recruitment, and development of emerging and established recording artists. This individual will serve as a key decision-maker in determining which artists align with Encre's vision and offer meaningful commercial and creative potential. The successful candidate will combine strong musical instincts with industry relationships, negotiation skills, market awareness, and a proven ability to turn promising talent into viable business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Artist Discovery & Recruitment

• Discover emerging and established artists through streaming platforms, social media, live performances, industry networks, and independent music communities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective artists across relevant genres and international markets.
• Evaluate artists based on musical quality, audience engagement, brand identity, commercial potential, and long-term growth opportunities.
• Lead artist scouting initiatives and establish relationships with managers, producers, songwriters, and independent labels.

Artist Signing & Deal Negotiation

• Lead artist evaluations and make signing recommendations to executive leadership.
• Negotiate recording, licensing, distribution, and artist development agreements within approved company guidelines.
• Coordinate with legal and business affairs representatives to structure commercially sound agreements.
• Maintain relationships with artists and their representatives throughout the signing process.

Artist Development

• Develop artist-specific growth strategies covering releases, branding, collaborations, audience development, and promotional opportunities.
• Work with marketing, distribution, and creative teams to coordinate release campaigns.
• Identify opportunities for music placements, collaborations, brand partnerships, and other revenue-generating activities.
• Monitor artist performance and adjust strategies based on measurable results.

Industry Relationships & Business Development

• Maintain relationships with managers, producers, publishers, promoters, distributors, and other industry professionals.
• Represent Encre Media Group at selected industry events, showcases, listening sessions, and networking opportunities.
• Build partnerships that expand the company's artist roster and market reach.
• Identify promising talent and opportunities in domestic and international music markets.

Department Leadership

• Establish scouting priorities, artist evaluation standards, and A&R performance targets.
• Develop and maintain an organized artist pipeline and deal-tracking process.
• Prepare artist recommendations, budgets, market assessments, and performance reports for executive leadership.
• Manage approved A&R budgets and coordinate with internal teams to support signed artists.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in A&R, record labels, artist management, music distribution, or a closely related music-industry role.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and developing artists with measurable audience or commercial growth.
• Established relationships with artists, managers, producers, and other music-industry professionals.
• Experience evaluating music releases, audience analytics, streaming performance, and social media trends.
• Strong negotiation, communication, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to assess commercial opportunities while protecting the company's long-term interests.
• Ability to manage multiple artist relationships and release timelines simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel for selected industry events, meetings, and artist showcases as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with independent labels or distribution companies.
• Knowledge of digital streaming platforms, music licensing, royalty structures, and release strategies.
• Experience working with international artists or cross-border music markets.
• A demonstrated network within one or more relevant music genres.
• Experience managing an A&R team or leading a talent acquisition function.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary of $110,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for performance-based incentives, subject to company policy and a written incentive plan.
• Opportunities to shape the artist roster and strategic direction of Encre's music division.
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional entertainment teams.
• Business travel and industry-event participation where approved.

Any additional benefits, incentive arrangements, and employment terms will be specified in the formal offer of employment.

Success Metrics

• Quality and commercial potential of artists identified and recruited.
• Artist pipeline development and conversion of qualified prospects into signed agreements.
• Growth in streaming activity, audience engagement, and artist visibility.
• Effectiveness of artist development and release strategies.
• Strength and value of industry relationships.
• Adherence to approved budgets, contractual requirements, and company objectives.

Equal Opportunity

Encre Media Group is committed to evaluating candidates based on relevant qualifications, professional experience, demonstrated ability, and the needs of the business.

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