VP, A&R Operations - Columbia

The role

The VP, A&R Operations will oversee the day-to-day operations of the A&R department and lead the A&R Operations team. This person will have overall accountability across the function and serve as the primary escalation point for operational issues across the roster.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the A&R Operations team.
• Oversee production schedules and the timely delivery of all A&R-related assets.
• Oversee sample and side artist clearance processes.
• Work with A&R and A&R Admin on recording budgets and reforecasts.
• Work with A&R Admin and BA on option tracking, terminations, and other roster-related matters.
• Oversee master verification, asset management, and archival processes.
• Interface with Content Protection on music security, leaks, watermarking, fingerprinting, and takedowns.
• Maintain oversight across roster onboarding, new signings/drops and projects requiring additional operational support.
• Oversee key operational relationships with distribution and JV/label partners.
• Partner with internal teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure priorities remain on track.

Required qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in A&R Operations, A&R Administration, or a related recorded-music function.
• Strong knowledge of the recorded-music process, including audio delivery, clearances, recording budgets, and release operations.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Strong judgment and ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional relationship-management skills.
• Comfortable working with senior executives, A&R teams, artist representatives, and internal business partners.
• Able to understand detailed operational workflows while maintaining oversight of the broader function.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented and interested in improving processes.

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
• Investment in professional growth and development
• 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.