A&R Specialist Full Time NEW

Company Description

Cheerful Music, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Shenzhen with an international office in London, is one of China’s most influential international music companies. Committed to “filling the world with music,” the company uses a data-driven approach and innovative content creation to produce and promote successful music. With expertise in market trends, Cheerful Music has generated multiple viral singles with billions of streams and spans business activities such as music production, global distribution, artist management, and marketing. The company aspires to connect Eastern and Western cultures through music, actively promoting international collaboration and fostering creativity in the global music industry.

Job Description

**Please note: this position will begin with a two-week trial period, compensated on an hourly basis. If the trial is successfully completed, the candidate will enter a three-month full-time probation period, with the potential for a long-term role.**

This is not your usual A&R role. The Chinese music industry is growing and evolving by the day, and we are looking for a passionate music lover who wants to join us on this journey of joining the Western and Asian markets in a way that hasn’t been done before. We are therefore seeking a highly motivated A&R Specialist to join our UK/Chinese label. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding our music library and negotiating weekly single deals with our global roster of artists.

Training will be provided for the suitable candidate, but a hard work ethic, passion for music and finding new artists is essential!

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Identification

● Daily scouting and research of emerging and developing artists across various pop/commercial genres.

● negotiating and completing 2 weekly ‘single deals’.

● Provide constructive feedback on musical compositions, arrangements and performances.

2. Relationship Building

● Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with artists, managers, producers, and other industry professionals.

● Act as a liaison between the label and artists, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

3. Market Analysis

● Stay abreast of industry trends, market demands and competitor activities.

4. Negotiation and Contracting

● Negotiate and finalise contracts, licensing agreements and other relevant contractual obligations.

● Ensure that all contractual terms align with the best interests of both the artist and the label.

Job Requirements

● A keen interest in popular music who is familiar with current trends and viral tracks across global markets

● Some form of sales background would be highly beneficial

● Confident, outgoing and capable of building strong relationships with artists and producers.

● Excellent written and oral communication skills .

● High attention to detail

● Graduate in music, music business or management-related course is essential.

● Experience in similar small independent record labels and other music-related companies is preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension

Education:

• Bachelor’s (required)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Contracts: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person