A&R Latin Music, Bilingual (English/Spanish)

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How we LEAD: 

Universal Music is currently seeking to fill the role of A&R for Latin Music in US. Reporting to the General Manager of the label in the US, in this role, the A&R must have a proven record in elaborating strategic repertoire for artists, and a strong understanding of the music in Spanish and the current state in the business. This position will also be responsible also for evaluating and securing new talent to the company´s roster.

How you’ll CREATE:     

• Will serve as both a strategic and creative position for the A&R team in the US, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with determined goals to be accomplished in a short time period, also serving as a liaison between the artist and label
• Will develop an artistic vision to enable the artist evolution and career success by crafting music that impacts wide audiences
• The candidate has the capacity of analyzing songs and creating new repertoire for artists, pairing it with creative narratives and concepts that can engage massive audiences
• Must have solid relations in the music community and established professional connections with songwriters, producers, publishers, artists, managers, sound engineers, musicians, mixers and studio managers
• The candidate must be able to plan budgets and timelines, and coordinate the phases of the music making: pre production, production, mixing and mastering.

Bring your VIBE:

• Full time position based in Los Angeles, California.
• Previous experience in the role with understanding and knowledge in Latin Music
• Strong communication, persuasive, negotiation and collaboration skills, and analytical thinking, passionate about the music business. Able to work closely with other label departments, such as Marketing, Digital, Commerce, New Business, among others
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow up on several tasks simultaneously
• Must be fluent in Spanish (oral and written)
• Extensive networking and established professional connections with songwriters, publishers, producers, mixers, managers, artists and studio owners
• Strong communication, persuasive, negotiation and collaboration skills, and analytical thinking, passionate about the music business
• Availability to travel several times a month to key cities in the USA

Education:

• Ideally Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related digital or music field is preferred.

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary Range:

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.