Analyst, A&R Admin - Santa Anna

The role

This person will assist every aspect of the Santa Anna Label Group A&R department. You will help both the audio and visual A&R departments manage assets, invoices, and recording needs.

What you will do

• Liaise with finance on all A&R invoices to get vendors set up and paid.
• Work with internal asset management system to manage audio and visual files.
• Send and receive video files via AOMA, Ci, Promo Tool, and Aspera Faspex.
• Liaise with artist teams for studio work, recording travel and other recording needs.
• Handle vendor set up and royalty and legal contacts related to vendors.
• Partner with producers, side artists, and session players to clear records for release.
• Work with sample owners and sample clearing houses to clear records for release.
• Assist A&R team and A&R admin team with release scheduling and planning.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-4 year of prior experience
• Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint/Keynote, Photoshop & Outlook)
• Intimate knowledge of all DSPs
• General knowledge of Google docs, Smartsheet and similar tools
• Broad understanding of the recording process, clearances, samples and the roles they play in creating a song
• Willing and able to learn a variety of proprietary Sony Music analytics tools, invoicing programs, etc.
• Ability to thrive and stay organized in a fast-paced work environment while juggling multiple tasks and priorities
• Proactive, flexible, self-starter
• Strong problem-solving, social and interpersonal skills
• Use of discretion and maintenance of high levels of confidentiality

Nice to have

• experience preferably in the general field of music

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage
• 401K + employer matching
• company-paid identity theft protection
• resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources
• industry-leading fertility coverage
• fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding
• fully paid leave for caregivers
• programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity
• subsidized back-up child and elder care
• reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Time off for a winter recess

About the company

Sony Music Entertainment works in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. It is a member of the Sony family of global companies.