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We are looking for a Director of A&R to add to the Reach Records team! If you feel like you meet the following qualifications below, then please follow the link and submit your resume and cover letter.

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Position: Director of A&R

Education/ Experience required: Experience in A&R, and/or college degree is preferred. Minimum level of education is a high school diploma.

Overview:

The Director of A&R at Reach Records assigns the current artist roster with musical collaborators, oversees the musical direction of the label, and discovers new artists.

Department Description:

The A&R Department operates as the primary source of record making and vision with the artists. A&R locates and signs new talent and continues making records for currently signed artists.

High Level Job Description:

The Director of A&R is expected to bring in hits/songs with our artists on a consistent basis. Primary responsibilities include: collaborating with the artists to create singles/records, develop strong relationships through regular collaboration with producers and writers, and bring in valuable new talent.

The Director of A&R must be able to schedule and move artists around efficiently, and oversee projects in a creative, collaborative and productive environment. The search for talented producers and songwriters is a central focus of the Director of A&R’s daily responsibilities, but also must have the ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.

Detailed Job Description/ Responsibilities:

• Act as a talent scout for the A&R Staff.
• Be primary support for all A&R
• Provide co-A&R direction on assigned projects.
• Be continually searching for hit songs and tracks for artists on the roster.
• Create and deliver a weekly and monthly beat report with the highest quality of tracks from producers around the world.
• Develop strong relationships quickly and consistently.
• Communicate effectively with talent, producers, and songwriters.
• Knowledge of current and future trends in music, music business, and pop culture.
• The freedom and flexibility to travel on a weekly or monthly basis.
• Maintain relationships with scouts (top music bloggers, college radio pd’s, store owners, tastemakers) throughout the US.
• Possess a high degree of credibility and influence inside and outside the company.
• Have the poise, confidence, and talent to make several albums simultaneously all at the highest level of quality
• Ability to run studio sessions at the most efficient and effective level.
• Working knowledge of basic studio functions (pro tools, etc.)
• Have a unique and proven ability to identify new talent that can be a commercially viable asset for the company.

Required Competencies/Skills:

• Must have have an extensive network within all levels of the music industry (i.e. managers, lawyers, publishers, booking agents, songwriters, producers, independent labels & publicists.)
• Must have experience in the music business, a deep knowledge of pop music and music trends.

Special Requirements/Preferences:

• Be very organized with use of iTunes, email, and file management.
• Be a great communicator.
• Have a working knowledge of Pro Tools (not essential).